The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 22,000
€ 42,100
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
BMW M135i
58.1
70.7
81.5
55.6
69.5
78.1
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.1 in
Height
55.6 in
105.7
177.7
105.9
170.2
177.7 in
Length
170.2 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
BMW M135i
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
4279 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.72 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
BMW M135i
KL1J
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
BMW M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
221 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
BMW M135i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
25.91 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
52 mpg
31 mpg
BMW M135i
43 mpg
city
23 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
828 mi
Range
431 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
828 mi
431 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
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).
142.1 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft



















