Car comparison

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135ivsMG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32V

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

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BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82)

135i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2007-2010
VS

MG Xpower SV

4.6 i V8 32V

320 hp4600 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2005

Comparison overview

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BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,490 kg
    3,285 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

MG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    208 hp/t
    155 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135iMGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
Power
306hp228kW
320hp239kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,490kg3,285lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
254 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
72.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
68.8s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
19.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
576km358mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
4,600cc281cu in
Length
4,360mm172in
4,480mm176in
Width
1,748mm69in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,408mm55in
1,320mm52in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,470mm58in
1,678mm66in
Rear track
1,497mm59in
1,626mm64in
Ground clearance
132mm5in
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Trunk volume
370L
250L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
53L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135iMG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i: Power / Torque
  • MG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V6,000 rpm4,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135iMGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
19.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
254 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
306 hp
228 kW
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
320 hp
239 kW

MG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32V has 14 hp more than BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i and MG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32V: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
410 Nm
302 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
1,540 kg
3,395 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
254 km/h
158 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i5.4 s
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V5.4 s

Although MG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32V has more power, BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
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
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
306 hp
228 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
320 hp
239 kW
5.4 s
254 km/h
158 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
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,480 mm
176.4 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135iMGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
Power
306 hp
228 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,480 mm
176.4 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in
Range score
576 km
358 mi
-
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 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
VehicleBMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

MG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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