2013 BMW 135i
The 2013 BMW 135i is a coupe. It has a 3.0-litre turbocharged six-cylinder engine producing 300 hp (224 kW), with a 7-speed automated manual and rear-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 5.2 seconds and top speed is 155 mph (249 km/h).
ABOUT THE 2013 BMW 135I
The 2013 BMW 135i is the turbocharged six-cylinder version of the first-generation 1 Series coupe (E82), a compact two-door with four seats and rear-wheel drive. Its N55 3.0-litre single-turbo inline-six makes 300 hp and 300 lb-ft. A six-speed manual was standard; this entry covers the version with the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic (DCT).
The final year
2013 was the last year of the 1 Series in the US before the 2 Series and M235i took over for 2014. The 135i had switched from the twin-turbo N54 to the N55 for 2011, when the DCT also replaced the earlier conventional automatic. For 2013 BMW also sold a 135is with 320 hp and an extra cooling package, so the regular 135i was the more common choice.
What it is like
The appeal is a strong turbocharged six in a short-wheelbase (2,660 mm) car, giving brisk performance and a playful chassis. The cabin is compact, the rear seats are tight for adults and the boot is modest, but it is a usable four-seater for occasional passengers.
Buying one today
Weak points on the N55 include the plastic charge pipe, which can crack under boost (especially on tuned cars), oil filter housing and valve cover gasket leaks, and the electric water pump. Many 135i coupes have been modified, so check for engine tuning and ask for service records. Run-flat tyres were standard and give a firm ride.
Rivals
Comparable cars in 2013 included the Audi TTS, Infiniti G37 Coupe and Mercedes-Benz C350 Coupe.
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed October 31, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | BMW | Model | 135i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2013 | Version / Trim | BMW 2013 135i |
| Body Style | Coupe | Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | Ext. Colour | Alpine White, Jet Black, Black Sapphire Metallic, Space Gray Metallic, Titanium Silver Metallic, Glacier Silver Metallic, Mineral White Metallic, Mineral Gray Metallic, Imperial Blue Metallic, Carbon Black Metallic, Melbourne Red Metallic |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | Germany |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7) |
| Engine | 3.0L 6-cyl Turbo | Engine Size | 3,000 cc |
| Power | 300 hp / 224 kW | Torque | 400 Nm / 300 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 5.2 sec | Top Speed | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 18 mpg city / 25 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,660 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,420 kg (3,131 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2013 COUPES
Compared with other 2013 coupes in our database, its 300 hp is 17% less than the average 2013 coupe (362 hp), and it is 13% lighter than the typical coupe.
| 2013 BMW 135i | Average 2013 coupes | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp | 362 hp (29 cars) | -17% |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 448 Nm (29 cars) | -11% |
| 0–60 mph | 5.2 s | 5.2 s (30 cars) | — |
| Top speed | 155 mph | 156 mph (30 cars) | — |
| Kerb weight | 1,420 kg | 1,633 kg (32 cars) | -13% |
| Engine size | 3,000 cc | 3,703 cc (32 cars) | -19% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2013 coupes with similar power to the 2013 BMW 135i.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 BMW 135i | 300 hp | 5.2 s | 1,420 kg |
| 2013 Nissan 370Z | 332 hp | 4.7 s | 1,445 kg |
| 2013 Audi S5 | 333 hp | 4.7 s | 1,770 kg |