Question 1

Which is faster, BMW 3 E46 or BMW M135i?

Accepted Answer

The BMW 3 E46 2003 is faster with a 13.10s quarter mile compared to 13.20s for the BMW M135i 2020.

Question 2

What is the 0-60 difference between 3 E46 and M135i?

Accepted Answer

The BMW 3 E46 2003 does 0-60 mph in 4.80 seconds, while the BMW M135i 2020 achieves it in 4.60 seconds. The M135i launches faster.

Question 3

How do these cars compare when tuned?

Accepted Answer

Both the 3 E46 and M135i respond well to modifications. Visit the individual car pages to see Stage 1 and Stage 2 performance data and how tuning affects this comparison.

Metric	BMW 3 E46	BMW M135i	Winner
1/4 Mile	13.10s	13.20s	3 E46
0-60 MPH	4.80s	4.60s	M135i
0-100 KM/H	5.00s	4.80s	M135i
Trap Speed	171 km/h	168 km/h	3 E46
Horsepower	333 HP	302 HP	3 E46
Torque	355 Nm	450 Nm	M135i
Weight	1560 kg	1555 kg	M135i
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD	-

BMW 3 E46 2003 vs BMW M135i 2020

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