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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A host of active safety systems reduce the risk of accidents
A selection of electronic assistance systems make an active contribution to
driving safety in the new BMW 3-Series, helping drivers to avoid collisions in
the first place. The functions of the mai ...
Opening and closing: From inside
This button serves to unlock or lock doors and the trunk lid, but does not activate
the anti-theft system. The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
Automatic lockingYou can also set the situations ...
Safety
Standard safety features include antilock brakes, an electronic stability
system, side-impact airbags for the front seats, side curtain airbags for both
rows, and active front head restraints.
F ...