Battle of the Bimmers: BMW M3 vs. BMW 135i vs. BMW 335i

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Edmunds has a interesting video test with the battle of three bmw cars: BMW M3 E46, the new BMW 135i and 335i. BMW 135i has the same engine power as 335i with a 3.0L inline 6 producing 300 horsepower and BMW M3 E46 has an engine power of 343 horsepower.

BMW M3 E46

Production: 2000-2006
Body style: 2-door coupe
2-door convertible
Engine: 3.2L 343 PS (252 kW) I6
Transmission: 6 Speed Manual
Acceleration: 4.5s (0 – 60mph)
6 Speed SMG Drivelogic/SMG II
Wheelbase: 107.5 in (2731 mm)
Length: 2000-02: 176.8 in (4491 mm)
2003-05: 176.9 in (4493 mm)
Width: 70.1 in (1781 mm)
Height: Coupe: 54.0 in (1372 mm)
2001-02 Convertible: 53.7 in (1364 mm)
2003-05 Coupe: 53.9 in (1369 mm)

BMW 135i

Engine: 306PS (302hp/225kW)
Acceleration: 5.3s (0 – 60mph)

BMW 335i

Engine: 3.0 L twin-turbo I6, 306 PS (302hp/225 kW)
Acceleration: 4.8s (0 – 60mph)

…and now watch the video.