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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    Possible commands
    Having possible commands read aloud The commands available in each case depend on the menu item selected on the Control Display. To have the available commands read out loud: ›Voice commands‹ F ...

    Storage compartments
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    Opening and closing: Using the remote control
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