The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 42,100

€ 27,300

€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 length and width, but the M135i is 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
170.2
170.2 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
M135i
116i
3340 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.26 %

General
M135i
116i
F21
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M135i
116i
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
M135i
316 hp
134 hp
116i
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
M135i
332 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
116i
Performance
M135i
116i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

116i
▶ REPLAY
10.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
M135i
10.57 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M135i
116i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
M135i
31 mpg
41 mpg
116i
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
431 mi
Range
557 mi
M135i
431 mi
557 mi
116i
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
109.9 kWh
M135i
142.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M135i
116i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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