BMW M140i
E1041957
The BMW M140i is a high-performance, rear-wheel-drive hot hatchback powered by a turbocharged inline-six engine, known for its strong acceleration and engaging driving dynamics.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| BMW M140i canonical | 3 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T13359667 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: BMW M140i Context triple: [BMW 1 Series, hasHighPerformanceVariant, BMW M140i]
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A.
BMW M340i
The BMW M340i is a high-performance, sport-tuned variant of the 3 Series sedan that blends everyday usability with powerful turbocharged performance and advanced technology.
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B.
BMW M135i
The BMW M135i is a high-performance hot hatchback that combines a powerful turbocharged engine with sport-tuned handling and premium features.
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C.
M440i xDrive
The M440i xDrive is a high-performance, all-wheel-drive variant of BMW’s 4 Series coupe, featuring an upgraded engine and sport-tuned dynamics.
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D.
BMW 4 Series
The BMW 4 Series is a line of compact executive coupés and convertibles known for its sporty performance, premium features, and distinctive styling within BMW’s lineup.
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E.
430i Gran Coupé
The 430i Gran Coupé is a BMW compact executive five-door fastback that combines the performance of the 4 Series with the practicality of a coupé-styled hatchback.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: BMW M140i Target entity description: The BMW M140i is a high-performance, rear-wheel-drive hot hatchback powered by a turbocharged inline-six engine, known for its strong acceleration and engaging driving dynamics.
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A.
BMW M340i
The BMW M340i is a high-performance, sport-tuned variant of the 3 Series sedan that blends everyday usability with powerful turbocharged performance and advanced technology.
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B.
BMW M135i
The BMW M135i is a high-performance hot hatchback that combines a powerful turbocharged engine with sport-tuned handling and premium features.
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C.
M440i xDrive
The M440i xDrive is a high-performance, all-wheel-drive variant of BMW’s 4 Series coupe, featuring an upgraded engine and sport-tuned dynamics.
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D.
BMW 4 Series
The BMW 4 Series is a line of compact executive coupés and convertibles known for its sporty performance, premium features, and distinctive styling within BMW’s lineup.
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E.
430i Gran Coupé
The 430i Gran Coupé is a BMW compact executive five-door fastback that combines the performance of the 4 Series with the practicality of a coupé-styled hatchback.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
BMW 1 Series variant
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compact hatchback ⓘ hot hatch ⓘ |
| acceleration0To100Kmh | around 4.6 seconds (automatic, 5-door) ⓘ |
| aspiration | turbocharged ⓘ |
| bodyStyle |
3-door hatchback
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5-door hatchback ⓘ |
| brakeType | disc brakes on all wheels ⓘ |
| brand |
BMW M Performance
ⓘ
linked to:
BMW M Performance (for i4 M50)
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| category | performance car ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Germany ⓘ |
| cylinderCount | 6 ⓘ |
| displacement | 3.0-litre ⓘ |
| doorCount |
3
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5 ⓘ |
| drivetrain | rear-wheel drive ⓘ |
| drivetrainSuccessor |
BMW M135i xDrive uses all-wheel drive
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linked to:
BMW xDrive
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| engineConfiguration | inline-six engine ⓘ |
| engineFamily |
BMW B58 engine
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linked to:
BMW B58 3.0L turbocharged inline-6
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| engineType | turbocharged petrol engine ⓘ |
| fuelType | petrol ⓘ |
| induction | single twin-scroll turbocharger ⓘ |
| layout | front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout ⓘ |
| manufacturer | BMW ⓘ |
| marketPosition | range-topping non-full-M 1 Series model ⓘ |
| marketReputation | one of the last rear-wheel-drive hot hatches with an inline-six engine ⓘ |
| marketSegment | premium compact car ⓘ |
| notableFeature |
M Sport brakes
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M Sport suspension tuning ⓘ engaging driving dynamics ⓘ rear-wheel-drive hot hatch configuration ⓘ strong straight-line acceleration ⓘ variable sport steering (option) ⓘ |
| performanceClass | high-performance compact ⓘ |
| powerOutput |
approximately 250 kW
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approximately 335 hp ⓘ |
| predecessor |
BMW M135i (F20)
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linked to:
BMW M135i
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| productionStart | 2016 ⓘ |
| seatingCapacity | 5 ⓘ |
| series |
BMW 1 Series (F20/F21)
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linked to:
BMW 1 Series
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| successor |
BMW M135i xDrive (F40)
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linked to:
BMW M135i
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| topSpeed | electronically limited to around 250 km/h ⓘ |
| torqueOutput | approximately 500 Nm ⓘ |
| transmissionOption |
6-speed manual transmission
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8-speed automatic transmission ⓘ |
| valvetrain | DOHC ⓘ |
| wheelDriveConfiguration | rear wheels driven ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: BMW M140i Description of subject: The BMW M140i is a high-performance, rear-wheel-drive hot hatchback powered by a turbocharged inline-six engine, known for its strong acceleration and engaging driving dynamics.
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.