The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 25,400

€ 48,900

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW M135i.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW M135i
57.4
71.5
77.8
56.5
70.8
81.9
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
103.8
167.8
105.1
170
167.8 in
Length
170 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW M135i
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb

Weight Difference:
705 lb
19.99 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW M135i
5F
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
108 hp
302 hp
BMW M135i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW M135i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
26.13 lb/hp
11.68 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
60 mpg
35 mpg
BMW M135i
55 mpg
city
29 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
797 mi
Range
457 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
797 mi
457 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
BMW M135i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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