The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120d (15 - 16)
€ 42,500

€ 30,400

€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 M140i is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.4 inches lower.
M140i
120d
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
170.4
170.2 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
M140i
120d
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.92 %

General
M140i
120d
F21
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
M140i
120d
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
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
M140i
335 hp
187 hp
120d
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M140i
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
120d
Performance
M140i
120d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

120d
▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.04 lb/hp
M140i
10 lb/hp
17.04 lb/hp
120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M140i
120d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
57 mpg
M140i
30 mpg
57 mpg
120d
22 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
414 mi
Range
788 mi
M140i
414 mi
788 mi
120d
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).
84.3 kWh
M140i
147.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M140i
120d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 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