Is the M135i a good car?
Is the M135i a good car?
There’s nothing really wrong with the BMW M135i launched in 2019. In fact, it does a whole lot right. It’s well made, capable and quick. It’s just lacking the excitement and character of some of its rivals, and it has the added challenge of following up the unique rear-drive, straight-six powered ‘F20’ M140i.
What engine is in the 2013 M135i?
turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six
Powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six, output is rated at 315 hp; maximum torque is 332 lb-ft, available at just 1300 rpm. According to BMW, the M135i will require 4.9 seconds to reach 62 mph with the automatic and 5.1 seconds with the manual.
Is the M135i a real M?
So the M135i has changed – into this, a four cylinder family five-door that’s primarily front-driven, with occasional four wheel traction. It’s a BMW of the ‘M Performance’ variety, rather than being a full M car. But it is, the Munich maker insists, despite the change of hot hatch emphasis, a proper sporting BMW.
Which is better M135i or M140i?
The M140i was also significantly quicker in two different rolling races, largely due to its quicker shifting ZF gearbox, compared to the new M135i’s Aisin unit. One really surprising comparison was noise. The BMW M140i’s creamy inline-six makes a better noise than the M135i’s turbo four-pot but not by much, honestly.
How much is tax on a M135i?
£165.00 £90.75
M135i
| Annual Road Tax | Six-monthly Road Tax | |
|---|---|---|
| M135i xDrive M Sport (Plus Pack) Sport Automatic 5d (1 Apr 2020 – 31 Oct 2020) | £165.00 | £90.75 |
| M135i xDrive M Sport (Plus Pack) Sport Automatic 5d (1 Jul 2019 – 31 Mar 2020) | £165.00 | £90.75 |
| M135i xDrive M Sport (Tech Pack I) Sport Automatic 5d (2 Nov 2020 onwards) | £165.00 | £90.75 |
How many miles will a BMW 135i last?
If a BMW has been well looked after and goes for servicing regularly, then it should last well over 100,000 miles.
Is a BMW 135i fast?
Fast and Frugal Index 105.93 Speed and agility in a compact package are factors that have enabled the 135i to snare a spot on the index. This is due to its quick acceleration — 4.8 sec. to 60 mph and a sub-14-sec.
Does a BMW M135i have cruise control?
Cruise control is a must for me. One thing that has confused me though, in every image of every pre LCI M135i’s they have the fatter pre LCI steering wheel which has the cruise control buttons on the left, just like my 118d Sport model which according to the brochure came with cruise control from Sport trim onwards.
Is the B58 better than the N55?
As you can see, from very early on the B58 has big gains over the N55 which it holds right through the rev range. As you can see, the B58 has a very similar boost curve, but makes around 4PSI more than the N55 across virtually the whole rev range.
What is the strongest BMW 1 Series?
The BMW M140i is the fastest and most powerful 1 Series money can buy. Sitting at the top of the small car tree, the BMW M140i is currently the fastest and most powerful 1 Series money can buy. It’s not quite as hardcore as the previous-generation 1M Coupe, or the BMW M2, but with 335bhp, it certainly packs a punch.
