The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 45,200
€ 28,500
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 M140i is 3.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the 120d.
M140i
120d
55.6
69.5
78.1
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.6 in
Height
56.3 in
105.9
170.2
104.7
166.4
170.2 in
Length
166.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M140i
120d
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.24 %
General
M140i
120d
F21
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
M140i
335 hp
161 hp
120d
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
M140i
369 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
120d
Performance
M140i
120d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
120d
▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
M140i
10 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M140i
120d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
M140i
30 mpg
36 mpg
120d
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
414 mi
Range
471 mi
M140i
414 mi
471 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).
135.8 kWh
M140i
147.7 kWh
135.8 kWh
120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M140i
120d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
