The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 44,800

€ 35,400

€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 BMW M135i is 2.7 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
BMW M135i
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
55.6
69.5
78.1
56.5
71.5
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.6 in
Height
56.5 in
105.9
170.9
103.6
168.1
170.9 in
Length
168.1 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
384 lb
10.92 %

General
BMW M135i
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
F20
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW M135i
316 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Performance
BMW M135i
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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11.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
BMW M135i
11.13 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW M135i
30 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
414 mi
Range
471 mi
BMW M135i
414 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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).
125 kWh
BMW M135i
147.7 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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