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BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i · Stage 3vsBMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i · Stage 2vsBMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i · Stage 1vsBMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i

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

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BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88)

135i (Stage 3)

459 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2010-2011
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BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88)

135i (Stage 2)

398 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2010-2011
VS

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88)

135i (Stage 1)

361 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2010-2011
VS

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88)

135i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2010-2011

Comparison overview

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BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i (Stage 3) 459 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    313 km/h
    194 mph
  • Most powerful
    459 hp
    342 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    287 hp/t
    214 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    616 km
    383 mi
  • Largest trunk
    260 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i (Stage 3)459 hpBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i (Stage 2)398 hpBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i (Stage 1)361 hpBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i306 hp
Power
459hp342kW+153 hp
398hp297kW+92 hp
361hp269kW+55 hp
306hp228kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft+220 Nm
540Nm398lb-ft+140 Nm
488Nm360lb-ft+88 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,600kg3,527lb
1,600kg3,527lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,040kg4,497lb
2,040kg4,497lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
+53 km/h
298 km/h
185 mph
+38 km/h
288 km/h
179 mph
+28 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
67.0s99% target: 310 km/h / 193 mph-10.6 s
Calculated
73.0s99% target: 295 km/h / 183 mph-4.6 s
Calculated
76.8s99% target: 285 km/h / 177 mph-0.8 s
Calculated
77.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s-1.2 s
4.7s-0.8 s
5.0s-0.5 s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
12.6s-7.6 s
Calculated
14.6s-5.7 s
Calculated
16.1s-4.1 s
Calculated
20.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s-1.1 s
Calculated
4.5s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.7s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s-1.5 s
Calculated
12.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
13.0s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
287hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
249hp/t185kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
388Nm/t259lb-ft/ton
Calculated
338Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
305Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
616km383mi
Calculated
616km383mi
Calculated
616km383mi
Calculated
616km383mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,360mm172in
4,360mm172in
4,360mm172in
4,360mm172in
Width
1,748mm69in
1,748mm69in
1,748mm69in
1,748mm69in
Height
1,411mm56in
1,411mm56in
1,411mm56in
1,411mm56in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,660mm105in
2,660mm105in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,474mm58in
1,474mm58in
1,474mm58in
1,474mm58in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,507mm59in
1,507mm59in
1,507mm59in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
140mm6in
140mm6in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
260L
260L
260L
260L
Max trunk volume
305L
305L
305L
305L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
53L
53L
53L
53L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i (Stage 3) 459 hpBMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i (Stage 2) 398 hpBMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i (Stage 1) 361 hpBMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i 306 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i (Stage 3) 459 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i (Stage 2) 398 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i (Stage 1) 361 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i 306 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i (Stage 3)459 hp5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i (Stage 2)398 hp5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i (Stage 1)361 hp5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i306 hp5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i (Stage 3)459 hpBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i (Stage 2)398 hpBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i (Stage 1)361 hpBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i306 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.5 s
4.7 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.7 s
5.0 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.6 s
14.6 s
16.1 s
20.2 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
298 km/h
185 mph
288 km/h
179 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.3 s
8.6 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.7 s
11.0 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
12.7 s
13.0 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
196 km/h
122 mph
187 km/h
116 mph
180 km/h
112 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i (Stage 3) 459 hp has 153 hp more than BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i 306 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i 306 hp and BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i (Stage 3) 459 hp: 153 hp (114 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 Convertible (E88)135i (Stage 3)459 hp
313 km/h
194 mph
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i (Stage 2)398 hp
298 km/h
185 mph
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i (Stage 1)361 hp
288 km/h
179 mph
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i306 hp
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i (Stage 3) 459 hp and BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i 306 hp: 1.2 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i (Stage 2) 398 hp and BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i (Stage 1) 361 hp, separated by only 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
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i (Stage 3)459 hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i (Stage 2)398 hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i (Stage 1)361 hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i306 hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i (Stage 3)459 hp
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i (Stage 2)398 hp
249 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i (Stage 1)361 hp
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i306 hp
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i (Stage 3)459 hp
459 hp
342 kW
4.3 s
313 km/h
194 mph
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i (Stage 2)398 hp
398 hp
297 kW
4.7 s
298 km/h
185 mph
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i (Stage 1)361 hp
361 hp
269 kW
5.0 s
288 km/h
179 mph
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i306 hp
306 hp
228 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i (Stage 3)459 hp
Power
459 hp
342 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i (Stage 2)398 hp
Power
398 hp
297 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i (Stage 1)361 hp
Power
361 hp
269 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i306 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 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
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i (Stage 3)459 hp
Power
459 hp
342 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i (Stage 2)398 hp
Power
398 hp
297 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i (Stage 1)361 hp
Power
361 hp
269 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i306 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i (Stage 3) 459 hp 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
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i (Stage 3)459 hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
4.3 s
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i (Stage 2)398 hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
4.7 s
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i (Stage 1)361 hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
5.0 s
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i306 hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
5.5 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
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i (Stage 3)459 hp
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i (Stage 2)398 hp
249 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i (Stage 1)361 hp
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i306 hp
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i (Stage 3)459 hpBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i (Stage 2)398 hpBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i (Stage 1)361 hpBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i306 hp
Power
459 hp
342 kW
398 hp
297 kW
361 hp
269 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
488 Nm
360 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.7 s
5.0 s
5.5 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
298 km/h
185 mph
288 km/h
179 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Range score
616 km
383 mi
616 km
383 mi
616 km
383 mi
616 km
383 mi
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
249 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i (Stage 3) 459 hpBMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i (Stage 2) 398 hpBMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i (Stage 1) 361 hpBMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i 306 hp
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year2,258 LC/year2,258 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i (Stage 3) 459 hp

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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