Car comparison

Melkus RS2000 1.8 VVTL-ivsBMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Melkus RS2000

1.8 VVTL-i

270 hp1800 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedCoupe2009-2012
VS

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82)

135i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2010-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i

  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Melkus RS2000 1.8 VVTL-i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    950 kg
    2,094 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    284 hp/t
    212 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-iBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
Power
270hp201kW
306hp228kW
Torque-
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
950kg2,094lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight-
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
54.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
71.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
18.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
284hp/t212kW/t129hp/1000 lb
Calculated
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight-
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
624km387mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,800cc110cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
3,910mm154in
4,360mm172in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,748mm69in
Height
1,151mm45in
1,408mm55in
Wheelbase-
2,660mm105in
Front track-
1,470mm58in
Rear track-
1,497mm59in
Ground clearance-
132mm5in
Trunk volume
225L
370L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank-
53L
CO2 emissions
220g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Melkus RS2000 1.8 VVTL-iBMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135iPowerTorque
  • Melkus RS2000 1.8 VVTL-i: Power
  • BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-i7,800 rpm-8,050 rpm
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-iBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
18.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-i
270 hp
201 kW
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
306 hp
228 kW

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i has 36 hp more than Melkus RS2000 1.8 VVTL-i.

The biggest power difference is between Melkus RS2000 1.8 VVTL-i and BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i: 36 hp (27 kW).

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-i
950 kg
2,094 lb
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
1,470 kg
3,241 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-i4.9 s
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i5.2 s

Although BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i has more power, Melkus RS2000 1.8 VVTL-i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Melkus RS2000 1.8 VVTL-i and BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-i
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i and Melkus RS2000 1.8 VVTL-i: 1.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-i
284 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-i
270 hp
201 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
306 hp
228 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
MelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-i
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
3,910 mm
153.9 in
Height
1,151 mm
45.3 in
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
MelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-i
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Melkus RS2000 1.8 VVTL-i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
MelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-i
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
4.9 s
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
MelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-i
284 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-iBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
Power
270 hp
201 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
-
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
950 kg
2,094 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
3,910 mm
153.9 in
Height
1,151 mm
45.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in
Range score
-
624 km
387 mi
CO2 score
220 g/km
-
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
284 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMelkus RS2000 1.8 VVTL-iBMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Melkus RS2000 1.8 VVTL-i

  • Is 520 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 76 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 145 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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