2008 BMW 135i - Short Take Road Test
Is smaller better? Hitting 60 mph in 4.7 seconds is certainly a compelling opening argument.
At 4.7 Seconds to 60, Smaller is Certainly Quicker
Aside from being slightly louder, driving the 135i is much like driving a 3-series. From behind the wheel in the spacious front seat—which includes plenty of headroom—the driver isn’t aware of the 1-series’ shrunken size. The four inches lopped out of the wheelbase are, however, noticeable in the back seat. Subjectively, the seats are slightly larger than a Mustang’s backseat—kids will fit just fine, adults will find it acceptable as long as the trip is short.
Zero to 60 mph: 4.7 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 11.5 sec
Zero to 140 mph: 25.6 sec
Street start, 5–60 mph: 5.5 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 13.3 sec @ 106 mph
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