The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i (09 - 12) vs. BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
€ 34,800
€ 46,700
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 130i is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the M140i.
130i
M140i
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.6
69.5
78.1
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.6 in
104.7
166.9
105.9
170.2
166.9 in
Length
170.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
130i
M140i
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.22 %
General
130i
M140i
E81
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
130i
M140i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
130i
254 hp
335 hp
M140i
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
130i
229 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
M140i
Performance
130i
M140i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
M140i
▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.63 lb/hp
130i
12.59 lb/hp
10.63 lb/hp
M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
130i
M140i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
130i
28 mpg
32 mpg
M140i
19 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
388 mi
Range
437 mi
130i
388 mi
437 mi
M140i
Environmental Impact
161.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
140.2 kWh
130i
161.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
M140i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
130i
M140i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
