The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M140i Steptronic Sport 5-door (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance 5-door (12 - 15)

€ 45,500
BMW M140i Steptronic Sport 5-door (16 - 17) M140i
€ 32,500
BMW 120d BluePerformance 5-door (12 - 15) 120d BluePerformance
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

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 length and width, but the M140i is 0.4 inches lower.
M140i
120d BluePerformance
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i Steptronic Sport 5-door (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance 5-door (12 - 15)
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 5-door (16 - 17)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
170.2 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

M140i
120d BluePerformance
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
BMW M140i Steptronic Sport 5-door (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.75 %
BMW 120d BluePerformance 5-door (12 - 15)

General

M140i
120d BluePerformance
F20
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

M140i
120d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
M140i
335 hp
181 hp
120d BluePerformance
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M140i
369 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
120d BluePerformance

Performance

M140i
120d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

M140i

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

120d BluePerformance

 REPLAY
10.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.42 lb/hp
M140i
10.2 lb/hp
17.42 lb/hp
120d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

M140i
120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
55 mpg
M140i
33 mpg
55 mpg
120d BluePerformance
25 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
751 mi
M140i
455 mi
751 mi
120d BluePerformance
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).
88.5 kWh
M140i
134.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
120d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

M140i
120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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