Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 10 recorded runs

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 4.5 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 5.0 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 0–60 4.5sec 2010 i Dinan Stage 3 Coupe
Average 0–60 4.73sec Across 10 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 13.33sec @ 105.9 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 5.0sec 2008 i Coupe
2013 BMW 135

Across 10 verified runs, the BMW 135 ranges from 4.5 to 5.0 seconds 0–60, with a 4.73-second average.

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BMW 135 0–60 times by model year

10 tests · 4 years

2013

BMW 135 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 4.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.30 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#02
2013 BMW 135 is Coupe
4.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.30s ¼ mi @ 107.0 mph
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
MPG EPA
20 C / 28 H / 22 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 10
2013 BMW 135 is Coupe

2010

BMW 135 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 4.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.00 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
2010 BMW 135 i Dinan Stage 3 Coupe
4.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.00s ¼ mi @ 109.1 mph
0–60 mph
4.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.00 sec
Trap Speed
109.1 mph
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#1 of 10
2010 BMW 135 i Dinan Stage 3 Coupe

2009

BMW 135 · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60 4.75 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.38 sec
Recorded Tests 4
#03
2009 BMW 135 i Coupe
4.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.20s ¼ mi @ 105.5 mph
0–60 mph
4.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.20 sec
Trap Speed
105.5 mph
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
17 C / 25 H / 20.4 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#3 of 10
2009 BMW 135 i Coupe
#04
2009 BMW 135 i Coupe
4.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.30s ¼ mi @ 105.3 mph
0–60 mph
4.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.30 sec
Trap Speed
105.3 mph
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
17 C / 25 H / 19.7 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#4 of 10
2009 BMW 135 i Coupe
#07
2009 BMW 135 i Coupe
4.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.40s ¼ mi @ 105.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.40 sec
Trap Speed
105.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
17 C / 25 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#7 of 10
2009 BMW 135 i Coupe
#09
2009 BMW 135 i Convertible
4.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.60s ¼ mi @ 104.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.60 sec
Trap Speed
104.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
17 C / 26 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Convertible
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#9 of 10
2009 BMW 135 i Convertible

2008

BMW 135 · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60 4.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.38 sec
Recorded Tests 4
#05
2008 BMW 135 i Coupe
4.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.30s ¼ mi @ 106.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.30 sec
Trap Speed
106.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
17 C / 25 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#5 of 10
2008 BMW 135 i Coupe
#06
2008 BMW 135 i Coupe
4.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.30s ¼ mi @ 105.6 mph
0–60 mph
4.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.30 sec
Trap Speed
105.6 mph
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
18 C / 26 H / 17.4 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#6 of 10
2008 BMW 135 i Coupe
#08
2008 BMW 135 i Coupe
4.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.40s ¼ mi @ 104.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.40 sec
Trap Speed
104.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
17 C / 25 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#8 of 10
2008 BMW 135 i Coupe
#10
2008 BMW 135 i Coupe
5.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.50s ¼ mi @ 107.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.50 sec
Trap Speed
107.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
17 C / 25 H / 23 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#10 of 10
2008 BMW 135 i Coupe

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 faster
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BMW 135 performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest BMW 135 on record is the 2010 BMW 135 i Dinan Stage 3 Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.5 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 13.00 seconds at 109.1 mph.
The slowest recorded BMW 135 is the 2008 BMW 135 i Coupe, which takes 5.0 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 13.50 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 10 verified runs, a BMW 135 reaches 60 mph in 4.73 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 13.33 seconds at roughly 105.9 mph.
We have verified test data for 4 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

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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