Question 1

Which is faster, BMW M135i or BMW 3 E46?

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 M135i and 3 E46?

Accepted Answer

The BMW M135i 2020 does 0-60 mph in 4.60 seconds, while the BMW 3 E46 2003 achieves it in 4.80 seconds. The M135i is quicker off the line.

Question 3

How do these cars compare when tuned?

Accepted Answer

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

BMW M135i 2020 vs BMW 3 E46 2003

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