The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i (12 - 15) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)
€ 39,900
€ 28,100
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 M135i is 3.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the 120d.
M135i
120d
55.6
69.5
78.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
104.7
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M135i
120d
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.99 %
General
M135i
120d
F21
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
M135i
120d
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
M135i
316 hp
175 hp
120d
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M135i
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
120d
Performance
M135i
120d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
120d
▶ REPLAY
10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
M135i
10.47 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M135i
120d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
50 mpg
M135i
29 mpg
50 mpg
120d
22 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
404 mi
Range
674 mi
M135i
404 mi
674 mi
120d
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).
96.7 kWh
M135i
151.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M135i
120d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
