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BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21) M135i · Stage 3vsBMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21) M135i · Stage 2vsBMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21) M135i · Stage 1vsBMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21) M135i

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

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BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21)

M135i (Stage 3)

480 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2015
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BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21)

M135i (Stage 2)

416 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2015
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BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21)

M135i (Stage 1)

378 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2015
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BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21)

M135i

320 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2015

Comparison overview

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BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21) M135i (Stage 3) 480 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    480 hp
    358 kW
  • Highest torque
    698 Nm
    514 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,425 kg
    3,142 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    337 hp/t
    251 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    188 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    650 km
    404 mi
  • Largest trunk
    360 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    62/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i (Stage 3)480 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i (Stage 2)416 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i (Stage 1)378 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i320 hp
Power
480hp358kW+160 hp
416hp310kW+96 hp
378hp282kW+58 hp
320hp239kW
Torque
698Nm514lb-ft+248 Nm
608Nm448lb-ft+158 Nm
549Nm405lb-ft+99 Nm
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,425kg3,142lb
1,425kg3,142lb
1,425kg3,142lb
1,425kg3,142lb
Gross weight
1,955kg4,310lb
1,955kg4,310lb
1,955kg4,310lb
1,955kg4,310lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+32 km/h
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
273 km/h
170 mph
+13 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
44.8s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-14.6 s
Calculated
52.2s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph-7.2 s
Calculated
53.6s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-5.9 s
Calculated
59.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s-1.1 s
4.3s-0.8 s
4.6s-0.5 s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
11.1s-6.0 s
Calculated
12.5s-4.5 s
Calculated
14.2s-2.8 s
Calculated
17.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s-1.1 s
Calculated
4.1s-0.7 s
Calculated
4.4s-0.5 s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s-1.5 s
Calculated
12.2s-1.0 s
Calculated
12.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
337hp/t251kW/t153hp/1000 lb
Calculated
292hp/t218kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
265hp/t198kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
489Nm/t328lb-ft/ton
Calculated
426Nm/t285lb-ft/ton
Calculated
385Nm/t258lb-ft/ton
Calculated
316Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
650km404mi
Calculated
650km404mi
Calculated
650km404mi
Calculated
650km404mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,340mm171in
4,340mm171in
4,340mm171in
4,340mm171in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,765mm69in
1,765mm69in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,411mm56in
1,411mm56in
1,411mm56in
1,411mm56in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,690mm106in
2,690mm106in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,512mm60in
1,512mm60in
1,512mm60in
1,512mm60in
Rear track
1,532mm60in
1,532mm60in
1,532mm60in
1,532mm60in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
130mm5in
130mm5in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
360L
360L
360L
360L
Max trunk volume
1,200L
1,200L
1,200L
1,200L
Doors
3
3
3
3
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
52L
52L
52L
CO2 emissions
188g/km
188g/km
188g/km
188g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21) M135i (Stage 3) 480 hpBMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21) M135i (Stage 2) 416 hpBMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21) M135i (Stage 1) 378 hpBMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21) M135i 320 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21) M135i (Stage 3) 480 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21) M135i (Stage 2) 416 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21) M135i (Stage 1) 378 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21) M135i 320 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i (Stage 3)480 hp5,800 rpm1,300-4,500 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i (Stage 2)416 hp5,800 rpm1,300-4,500 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i (Stage 1)378 hp5,800 rpm1,300-4,500 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i320 hp5,800 rpm1,300-4,500 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i (Stage 3)480 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i (Stage 2)416 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i (Stage 1)378 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i320 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
4.1 s
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.3 s
4.6 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.1 s
12.5 s
14.2 s
17.0 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.5 s
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.1 s
8.3 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.3 s
10.6 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
12.2 s
12.6 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
206 km/h
128 mph
197 km/h
123 mph
189 km/h
117 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21) M135i (Stage 3) 480 hp has 160 hp more than BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21) M135i 320 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21) M135i 320 hp and BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21) M135i (Stage 3) 480 hp: 160 hp (119 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 Hatchback (F21)M135i (Stage 3)480 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i (Stage 2)416 hp
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i (Stage 1)378 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i320 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 Hatchback (F21) M135i (Stage 3) 480 hp and BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21) M135i 320 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21) M135i (Stage 2) 416 hp and BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21) M135i (Stage 1) 378 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 Hatchback (F21)M135i (Stage 3)480 hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i (Stage 2)416 hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i (Stage 1)378 hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i320 hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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 Hatchback (F21)M135i (Stage 3)480 hp
337 hp/t
251 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i (Stage 2)416 hp
292 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i (Stage 1)378 hp
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i320 hp
225 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 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 Hatchback (F21)M135i (Stage 3)480 hp
480 hp
358 kW
4.0 s
292 km/h
181 mph
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i (Stage 2)416 hp
416 hp
310 kW
4.3 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i (Stage 1)378 hp
378 hp
282 kW
4.6 s
273 km/h
170 mph
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i320 hp
320 hp
239 kW
5.1 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 Hatchback (F21)M135i (Stage 3)480 hp
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,340 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i (Stage 2)416 hp
Power
416 hp
310 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,340 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i (Stage 1)378 hp
Power
378 hp
282 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,340 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i320 hp
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,340 mm
170.9 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 Hatchback (F21)M135i (Stage 3)480 hp
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i (Stage 2)416 hp
Power
416 hp
310 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i (Stage 1)378 hp
Power
378 hp
282 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i320 hp
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21) M135i (Stage 3) 480 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 Hatchback (F21)M135i (Stage 3)480 hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
4.0 s
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i (Stage 2)416 hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
4.3 s
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i (Stage 1)378 hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
4.6 s
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i320 hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
5.1 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 Hatchback (F21)M135i (Stage 3)480 hp
337 hp/t
251 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i (Stage 2)416 hp
292 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i (Stage 1)378 hp
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i320 hp
225 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i (Stage 3)480 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i (Stage 2)416 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i (Stage 1)378 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F21)M135i320 hp
Power
480 hp
358 kW
416 hp
310 kW
378 hp
282 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
698 Nm
514 lb-ft
608 Nm
448 lb-ft
549 Nm
405 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.3 s
4.6 s
5.1 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
Fuel consumption
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,340 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,340 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,340 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,340 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Range score
650 km
404 mi
650 km
404 mi
650 km
404 mi
650 km
404 mi
CO2 score
188 g/km
188 g/km
188 g/km
188 g/km
Trunk score
360 L
12.7 cu ft
360 L
12.7 cu ft
360 L
12.7 cu ft
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
337 hp/t
251 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
292 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
225 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21) M135i (Stage 3) 480 hpBMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21) M135i (Stage 2) 416 hpBMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21) M135i (Stage 1) 378 hpBMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21) M135i 320 hp
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year2,100 LC/year2,100 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21) M135i (Stage 3) 480 hp

  • Has 64 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 45 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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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