BMW 135 0–60 Times
The BMW 135 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 10 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested BMW 135 is the 2010 BMW 135 i Dinan Stage 3 Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.50 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.00 seconds at 109.1 mph, according to Road & Track.
The slowest tested BMW 135 is the 2008 BMW 135 i Coupe, which took 5.00 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 13.50 seconds at 107.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the BMW 135 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.73 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 13.33 seconds at 105.85 mph.
Fastest Stock 0–60
4.60sec
2013 is Coupe
Fastest Overall
4.50sec
2010 i Dinan Stage 3 Coupe · modified
Avg ¼ Mile
13.33sec
@ 105.9 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
5.00sec
2008 i Coupe
Across 10 verified runs, the BMW 135 ranges from 4.50 to 5.00 seconds 0–60, with a 4.73-second average.
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BMW 135 Performance Overview
BMW’s 135 performance story is contained within a single generation, the E82 coupe and convertible produced from 2008 to 2013. Across 10 independently verified tests spanning those years, the model centers on the twin-turbo N54 and a gasoline-only layout, with output ranging from 300 to 384 hp. The earliest benchmark came from the 2008 i Coupe at 5.0 seconds to 60 mph, while another 2008 i Coupe recorded 4.7 seconds, establishing the first lower mark in the data set.
Development through the run was incremental rather than generational. In 2009, the i Coupe reduced the best 0-60 time to 4.6 seconds. The quickest result arrived in 2010, when the i Dinan Stage 3 Coupe reached 60 mph in 4.5 seconds and also set the line for quarter-mile performance at 13.0 seconds at 109.1 mph. Other tested variants, including the i Convertible and later 135is Coupe, stayed within a narrow performance band that kept the average at 4.73 seconds to 60 mph and 13.33 seconds in the quarter mile. Today, the 135 stands as a compact, gasoline-powered E82 range defined by consistent mid-4-second acceleration.
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BMW 135 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E82 | 2008–2013 | 4.73s | 4.50s — 2010 i Dinan Stage 3 Coupe | 10 | The E82 generation (2008–2013) averaged 4.73 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, led by the 2010 i Dinan Stage 3 Coupe at 4.50 seconds. Output ranged from 300 to 384 hp across 3.0L Turbo I-6, 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 configurations. |
E82
2008–2013
Avg 0–60
4.73s
Fastest
4.50s
Tests
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2010 i Dinan Stage 3 Coupe
The E82 generation (2008–2013) averaged 4.73 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, led by the 2010 i Dinan Stage 3 Coupe at 4.50 seconds. Output ranged from 300 to 384 hp across 3.0L Turbo I-6, 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 configurations.
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BMW 135 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
10 tests · 4 years
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2013 BMW 135
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
4.60
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
13.30
sec
Recorded Tests
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#02
2013 BMW 135 is Coupe
4.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.30s
¼ mi @ 107.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 4.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 107.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Turbo I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Horsepower
- 320 hp
- Torque
- 317 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,373 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.5 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 28 H / 22 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 10
How we verify BMW 135 performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same BMW 135 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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BMW 135 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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BMW 135 performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2013 BMW 135is Coupe runs 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds. It also covers the quarter-mile in 13.3 seconds at 107 mph. That makes it the quickest stock BMW 135 on record, and it does it with 320 hp and 317 lb-ft from its twin-turbo N54 engine.
The quickest BMW 135 on record is the 2010 BMW 135i Dinan Stage 3 Coupe at 4.5 seconds from 0-60 mph. It also posts the model’s best quarter-mile result at 13.0 seconds with a 109.1 mph trap speed. That car is heavily modified, so it is not the fastest stock example.
The fastest stock BMW 135 is the 2013 BMW 135is Coupe, which reaches 60 mph in 4.6 seconds. Its quarter-mile time is 13.3 seconds at 107 mph. The overall fastest 135 is quicker at 4.5 seconds, but that Dinan Stage 3 car is heavily modified rather than stock.
Across 10 verified BMW 135 tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 4.73 seconds. Average quarter-mile performance is 13.33 seconds at 105.9 mph. The quickest run is 4.5 seconds, while the slowest recorded 0-60 time is 5.0 seconds, so most examples land in a fairly tight performance range.
The E82 BMW 135, sold from 2008 to 2013, averages 4.73 seconds from 0-60 mph across 10 tests. The quickest E82 on record is the 2010 135i Dinan Stage 3 Coupe at 4.5 seconds. Power in tested cars ranges from 300 to 384 hp, with twin-turbo gasoline engines throughout.
The fastest E82 BMW 135 on record is the 2010 135i Dinan Stage 3 Coupe, which hits 60 mph in 4.5 seconds. If you only want a stock E82 result, the 2013 135is Coupe is next at 4.6 seconds. Both cars belong to the 2008-2013 E82 1 Series Coupe generation.
The slowest recorded BMW 135 0-60 time is 5.0 seconds, set by a 2008 135i Coupe. Even that result keeps the car within half a second of the quickest stock 135. Across all 135i Coupe tests, the trim averages 4.76 seconds to 60 mph, with a best run of 4.6 seconds.
The 135is Coupe is quicker on record. Its 0-60 mph time is 4.6 seconds, while the 135i Coupe averages 4.76 seconds across seven tests. The best 135i Coupe result also matches 4.6 seconds, so the gap is small, but the 135is delivers the strongest verified stock result.
Yes, the 135is is quicker overall on record. The 2013 135is Coupe reaches 60 mph in 4.6 seconds, while the 135i Coupe averages 4.76 seconds across seven tests. The quickest 135i Coupe also runs 4.6 seconds, so a strong 135i can match it, but the 135is holds the stock benchmark.
Across 10 BMW 135 tests, the average quarter-mile time is 13.33 seconds at 105.9 mph. The fastest quarter-mile result belongs to the 2010 135i Dinan Stage 3 Coupe at 13.0 seconds and 109.1 mph. Among stock cars, the 2013 135is Coupe runs 13.3 seconds at 107 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a BMW 135 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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