The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i (16 - 17) vs. BMW 125d (12 - 15)
€ 42,500
€ 32,800
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 M140i is 0.4 inches lower.
M140i
125d
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
M140i
125d
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.28 %
General
M140i
125d
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
125d
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
M140i
335 hp
215 hp
125d
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
M140i
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
125d
Performance
M140i
125d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
125d
▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
M140i
10 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M140i
125d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
48 mpg
M140i
30 mpg
48 mpg
125d
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
414 mi
Range
659 mi
M140i
414 mi
659 mi
125d
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).
100.7 kWh
M140i
147.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M140i
125d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 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
