The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 42,900
€ 34,500
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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
120d BluePerformance
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
120d BluePerformance
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.31 %
General
M135i
120d BluePerformance
F20
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
M135i
120d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
M135i
316 hp
181 hp
120d BluePerformance
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M135i
332 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
120d BluePerformance
Performance
M135i
120d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
120d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
10.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
M135i
10.6 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M135i
120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
M135i
31 mpg
50 mpg
120d BluePerformance
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
431 mi
Range
687 mi
M135i
431 mi
687 mi
120d BluePerformance
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).
96.7 kWh
M135i
142.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
120d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M135i
120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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
