Car comparison

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135ivsBMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0

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 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboCoupe2007-2010
VS

BMW 1M Coupe (E82)

3.0

340 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboCoupe2011-2012

Comparison overview

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BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,485 kg
    3,274 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    576 km
    358 mi
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

BMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    227 hp/t
    170 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135iBMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
Power
306hp228kW
340hp254kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,485kg3,274lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
1,925kg4,244lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
63.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
17.3s
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
206hp/t154kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t170kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
334Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
576km358mi
Calculated
552km343mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,360mm172in
4,380mm172in
Width
1,748mm69in
1,803mm71in
Height
1,408mm55in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,470mm58in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,497mm59in
1,541mm61in
Ground clearance
132mm5in
120mm5in
Trunk volume
370L
370L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
53L
53L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135iBMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0PowerTorque
  • BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0: 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
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.05,900 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135iBMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
17.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
177 km/h
110 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
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
340 hp
254 kW

BMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0 has 34 hp more than BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i and BMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0: 34 hp (25 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
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
500 Nm
369 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
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
1,495 kg
3,296 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
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i5.3 s
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.04.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0 and BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i: 0.4 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 Coupe (E82)135i
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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 Coupe (E82)135i
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
227 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
576 km
358 mi
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
552 km
343 mi

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
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
340 hp
254 kW
4.9 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 Coupe (E82)135i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 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 Coupe (E82)135i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

BMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0 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 Coupe (E82)135i
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
5.3 s
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.9 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 Coupe (E82)135i
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
227 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135iBMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
Power
306 hp
228 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
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
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Range score
576 km
358 mi
552 km
343 mi
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
227 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 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) 135iBMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i

  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 24 km (15 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

BMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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