The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 46,400

€ 34,300

€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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
125i
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
125i
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.76 %

General
M135i
125i
F21
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
125i
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
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
M135i
322 hp
215 hp
125i
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
M135i
332 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
125i
Performance
M135i
125i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

125i
▶ REPLAY
10.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.72 lb/hp
M135i
10.89 lb/hp
14.72 lb/hp
125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M135i
125i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
M135i
30 mpg
37 mpg
125i
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
414 mi
Range
505 mi
M135i
414 mi
505 mi
125i
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).
121.2 kWh
M135i
147.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M135i
125i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 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