The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 44,800
€ 33,300
€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 width, but the M135i is 0.4 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
M135i
120i
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
170.9
105.9
170.4
170.9 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
M135i
120i
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.1 %
General
M135i
120i
F20
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M135i
120i
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
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
M135i
316 hp
181 hp
120i
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
M135i
332 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
120i
Performance
M135i
120i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
120i
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11.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
M135i
11.13 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M135i
120i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
43 mpg
M135i
30 mpg
43 mpg
120i
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
414 mi
Range
587 mi
M135i
414 mi
587 mi
120i
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
104.1 kWh
M135i
147.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M135i
120i
5
Doors
3
5
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
