2009 BMW 125 vs. 2009 BMW 135
To start off, both 2009 BMW 125 and 2009 BMW 135 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 125 weights approximately 6 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 125 | 2009 BMW 135 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 125 | 135 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 53 L |