The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M140i Steptronic Sport (16 - 17) vs. BMW 125i (15 - 16)

€ 44,800
BMW M140i Steptronic Sport (16 - 17) M140i
€ 31,500
BMW 125i (15 - 16) 125i
€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500

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
125i
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW M140i Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint BMW 125i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
170.2 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

M140i
125i
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
BMW M140i Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.78 %
BMW 125i (15 - 16)

General

M140i
125i
F21
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

M140i
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
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
M140i
335 hp
215 hp
125i
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
M140i
369 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
125i

Performance

M140i
125i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

M140i

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

125i

 REPLAY
10.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
M140i
10.17 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

M140i
125i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
M140i
33 mpg
36 mpg
125i
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
490 mi
M140i
455 mi
490 mi
125i
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
125 kWh
M140i
134.5 kWh
125 kWh
125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

M140i
125i
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