The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i (12 - 15) vs. BMW 116i (17 - 19)
€ 39,900
€ 25,200
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the M135i is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.4 inches lower.
M135i
116i
55.6
69.5
78.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
105.9
170.4
170.2 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
M135i
116i
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.35 %
General
M135i
116i
F21
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
M135i
116i
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
3
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4250 rpm
M135i
316 hp
108 hp
116i
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
M135i
332 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
116i
Performance
M135i
116i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
116i
▶ REPLAY
10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
M135i
10.47 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M135i
116i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
M135i
29 mpg
44 mpg
116i
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
404 mi
Range
610 mi
M135i
404 mi
610 mi
116i
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
100.4 kWh
M135i
151.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M135i
116i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft













