Under the Hood

The 135i's turbocharged inline-six makes 300 horsepower and 300 pounds-feet of torque. It works through a six-speed manual or BMW's seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. Either car hits 60 mph in about 5 seconds, BMW says. The M Sport Package adds a sport-tuned suspension with high-performance, six-piston front and two-piston rear brakes.

If that seems like too much, consider stepping down to the 230-hp, normally aspirated 128i, which is covered separately in the Cars.com Research section.

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    Programs
    The system offers two different programs. The programs can be selected via Dynamic Driving Control. SPORT Sporty tuning for greater driving agility. NORMAL Comfort-oriented tuning for optimal c ...

    Temperature
    Turn the wheel to set the desired temperature. The automatic climate control achieves this temperature as quickly as possible, if necessary with the maximum cooling or heating capacity, and ...