The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 18,700

€ 44,000

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘ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 KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
BMW M135i
57.9
70.1
80.1
55.6
69.5
78.1
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.9 in
Height
55.6 in
104.3
169.7
105.9
170.9
169.7 in
Length
170.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
BMW M135i
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
710 lb
20.25 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
BMW M135i
JD
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
133 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
BMW M135i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i
▶ REPLAY
21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.09 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
21.02 lb/hp
11.09 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
30 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
39 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
540 mi
Range
414 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
540 mi
414 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
147.7 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
115.6 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







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