The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. BMW 120i (04 - 07)
€ 46,400

€ 25,200

€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 9.7 cm longer, 1.4 cm wider and 1.9 cm lower than the 120i.
M135i
120i
1411
1765
1984
1430
1751
1933
1765 mm
Width
1751 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1411 mm
Height
1430 mm
2690
4324
2660
4227
4324 mm
Length
4227 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
M135i
120i
1590 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
2065 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg

Weight Difference:
255 kg
16.04 %

General
M135i
120i
F21
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
322 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
M135i
322 bhp
148 bhp
120i
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 3600 rpm
M135i
450 NM
200 NM
120i
Performance
M135i
120i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec

M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

120i
▶ REPLAY
4.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.02 kg/bhp
M135i
4.94 kg/bhp
9.02 kg/bhp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M135i
120i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
38 mpg
M135i
36 mpg
38 mpg
120i
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
414 mi
Range
414 mi
M135i
414 mi
414 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).
142.1 kWh
M135i
147.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M135i
120i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
330 L








1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L