The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i (12 - 15) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 39,900
€ 28,600
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 8.5 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 1 cm lower than the 120i.
M135i
120i
1411
1765
1984
1421
1748
1934
1765 mm
Width
1748 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1411 mm
Height
1421 mm
2690
4324
2660
4239
4324 mm
Length
4239 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
M135i
120i
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
115 kg
7.67 %
General
M135i
120i
F21
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M135i
120i
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6700 rpm
M135i
316 bhp
168 bhp
120i
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 4250 rpm
M135i
450 NM
210 NM
120i
Performance
M135i
120i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
120i
▶ REPLAY
4.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.24 kg/bhp
M135i
4.75 kg/bhp
8.24 kg/bhp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M135i
120i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
43 mpg
M135i
35 mpg
43 mpg
120i
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
404 mi
Range
499 mi
M135i
404 mi
499 mi
120i
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).
125 kWh
M135i
151.6 kWh
125 kWh
120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M135i
120i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
455 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
