There are three options here. There's the 135i, the 135m, the 335is and the M3. Personally I like the 335is the most. I think it looks amazing, its not too big, not to small, it has the same engine as the 135m, it has a very smooth gearbox and it's extremely comfortable. But the others are not some show offs either. But here's the issue, which one is the best for performance and your wallet?
*Note, each car is fully loaded with options.
Let's start with the 135i. It is probably the second best in the list. It's very compact, light, agile, and after all that, it's extremely ugly. No really, the 135i and m both are probably the ugliest in the list. However it does come with amazing seats. You have a huge selection of leather colors and trim options. It does come standart with a i6-twin turbo. This engine has so much power, and the car is so light that it does 0-60 faster than the M3 at 4.8 seconds. It's top speed is over 160mph (let's forget the limited top speed). If you want you can shove a sport suspension on it for $1500 straight out of the factory and you'll get yourself a 135M. Fully loaded its MSRP is $52,108. Quite fair don't you think? And you might think its the cheapest in the list, but think again.
The 135M is the cheapest in the list at MSRP $50,081. Yep yep, lighter, faster, better looking and more agile, and yet its cheaper than the 135i. Why? Because of the leather and all the rest of the options. As much as I love sports coupes, these two completely redefine them. You usually expect a sports coupe not to go over $30k, and $40 is the limit, and the stock 135i costs $39,422 MSRP. A fully loaded one is more expensive than the M version, but is it faster? Well the 135M does 0-60 in a mere 4.5 seconds, much faster than the 135i. It has a top speed also over 160 mph. It handles better than the 135i. It even uses higher quality materials than the 135i for it's bodywork. But it's interior is so poor, and it has so little options, that it really does make it feel less significant than the 135i. It's package shelf is so narrow it only comes with three color options- orange, black and white. However it is the fastest M series in the list around the corners. It is easier to drive than the M3 and it is cheaper than the 135i so could it be the best in the list? First let's finish looking at the rest of the BMWs, and go on to my favorite one, the 335is.
The 335is looks amazing from every angle. If I have to buy a BMW, I'll definitely get this one. It's not too big, not too small, it's not too fast but faster than the M3 on the short run, doing 0-60 in 4.9 seconds. It has almost the same top speed as M3 at over 170 mph and is the third best handling performance BMW. It also sounds amazing and looks so awesome from the back. So why would anybody buy an M3 over 335is? It looks nicer, is faster on the short run, handles almost as good, and comes with much better options and with some cash laid in there, it can destroy any M3 on the straight. It's also cheaper, being at MSRP $68,367. But the fact of the matter is, people prefer M3 because it's a three series with a V8 and an M badge. That's why people prefer M3. And speaking of the devil...
Here it is. The fastest M coupe on the long run, with a top speed at over 175mph, ready to destroy anyone and anything that gets in its way, the BMW M3- the most expensive and the second best handling in the list. Some people think its the most amazing looking BMW ever made, but I'll stick to the 335is. It uses a naturally aspirate 420 hp V8, unlike its rivals that all use 320-345 hp twin-turbo V6. It comes with the most advanced suspension of them all. It has the best aerodynamics and is the most manual. It does a 0-60 in 5.0 seconds flat, however with traction off and a decent driver, some claim, it can do it in 4.8 seconds. The fact of the matter is it does come with crappy tires but that's easily fixable. It does have a lot of options, and it does look amazing in red, and it costs more than any of the three we've reviewed so far - MSRP $78,620. So which one is the best?
On the short run, the 135M is the fastest. However after the 70 mile mark, the M3 takes over, being the fastest on the straight.
The most beautiful without a question is the 335is.
The 135M, as agile it can be, is the best handling in the list.
The M3 is the most fun to drive
So the 135i doesn't feel left out, we'll say something about it too- it is the ugliest on the list.
The 135M is the cheapest on the list.
The M3 is the best looking among all M models.
The M3 has a more advanced suspension and with better tires, it could beat the 135M.
The 135M redefines sports coupe while M3 demonstrates what a V8 can do in a small car.
So this was narrowed down to the 135M and the M3. Which one?
The M3 redlines 8000, which is a hit for a V8.
The 135M has twin turbos which is a key to its power and when they kick, oh boy you feel like your brains are squashed by the back of your head.
The M3 has so much torque that it won't be surprising if the seat belts pop out when accelerating.
The M3 has more options
The M3 has a better transmission
The M3 has a better exhaust system and finally the M3 has the best stereo amongst all Ms. So without a doubt, the M3 is the best performance BMW you could buy. The second best is the 135M, since it is the cheapest and virtually as fast as the M3. The third best is the 335is being the most beautiful and delivering the looks over the M3 with the thrill of 135M twin turbos and the last but not least is the 135i being the uglies BMW in the history and yet managing to stay fun to drive.
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