BMW 1 Series Old vs New - M140i vs M135i - Quarter Mile DRAG RACE, Rolling Sprint & Brake Test!

Recently, we enlisted the help of our good friend Tom (aka TGE TV) to find out if the new 2020 BMW M135i 2l 4 cylinder with xDrive has what it takes to school the 2019 BMW M140i 3l 6 cylinder on a damp track.
We challenged them head-to-head in the ultimate BMW 1 Series drag race, by doing a quarter mile drag sprint, a rolling sprint and also a brake test! Which car will come out on top? Watch on to find out!
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[@sukri240i7]

So the older generation is faster at the drag race, destroys the new at the rolling races, has better brake perfomance and sounds nicer. So well done BMW, you did a great job:D

[@Ap-gk4rs]

Old e60 m5 is still the fastest m5

[@Yayane_]

@@Ap-gk4rs fastest in wich way ?

[@calum2403]

I sincerely hope that BMW release a new 140i and don’t make it look like a 5 year olds play room

[@3liteOwnage]

@@Yayane_ in terms of topspeed

[@uport2]

Ap247 Absolutely not.

[@murraysampson2501]

M140i every time. Have BMW made a fatal error with this new 1 series? I say yes. It’s compromised.

[@dungareesareforfools]

Murray Sampson they’ve lost sight of their principles. The size and content of their range tells you that, these days they’re going for quantity.

[@SampleTracks2224]

So compromised it'll double the sales? Possibly.

[@siraff4461]

@@SampleTracks2224 Not many people call Ferrari's rubbish but they seem not to sell in bulk. It might double sales but only because there are enough people who want the image more than what it feels like.

[@ghostpsgaming5871]

Murray Sampson I have a feeling BMW will make a faster version of the new 1 series and they’ll call it the M140i

[@dungareesareforfools]

@@SampleTracks2224 See my above comment. Si Raff +1

[@mickdundee4095]

Please re film in the dry and the 140 will be further ahead in every test.

[@siraff4461]

Its a leasing company. They don't want to show us the M140i jumping up and down over the focus - sorry M135i they can lease to you.

[@John-fo9jy]

@@siraff4461 it's a mini not a focus👍🤣 the m140i does have terrible traction in the wet especially on the factory fit tyres.

[@siraff4461]

@@John-fo9jy Mini, focus, s3, golf - who knows or cares (I get the point that its basically a countryman under the frock)? Its the most generic hatch BMW have ever made. The M140i has poor wet traction but I'd take that any day over the yawn fest the M135i has become. I had the old one and it was a brilliant laugh. Took the new one out and it could be any other haldex 4wd 2.0t hatch - and there are loads of them.

[@John-fo9jy]

@@siraff4461 I've got an m140i says it all really 👍

[@DjNikGnashers]

@@John-fo9jy I can't see me trading my M140i in anytime soon for a new MINI, sorry M135i....

[@rollintroll]

M140i owner here. Just came in to drop a like....and...well watch the predictable laws of physics at work. Cheers.

[@scottfearon193]

Same mate love my pocket rocket 140 is some car

[@xXAlmdudlerXx]

So the new one is slower, looks far worse, only has a crappy 4 cylinder engine and on top of that costs more? Good job BMW. *slow clap*

[@kevindt1350]

xXAlmdudlerXx and it’s FWD

[@sirwankalot1679]

@@kevindt1350 its AWD lol

[@manuelschneider3112]

Sir Wankalot FWD Platform but the new AWD will never drive as great as an RWD Platform AWD because in the new AWD most of the Power is going to the Front-Wheels

[@user-xh3wr1do7k]

Manuel. sch So Audi were wrong to go AWD in the rallies years ago - you know.......all those rallies that they won against rwd cars?

[@manuelschneider3112]

@@user-xh3wr1do7k No, because years ago audi had a rear wheel drive based AWD that means that a bigger part of the power goes to the rear wheels

[@relentlesspursuit6894]

Haha, even on a soaking wet track the M140 wins, the rolling race show how much better it is over the M135. Gota feel sorry for the M135 fan boys, The B58 makes the M140 a proper weapon 💥

[@MotechPerformance]

Relentless Pursuit both great cars , m140 is a lot fast mid range always going to be with that B58

[@relentlesspursuit6894]

@@MotechPerformance would love to see on dry track to see if the gap was even bigger, suspect it will be!

[@MotechPerformance]

Relentless Pursuit m145 vs m140 that’s the one want to see next , remember the m135i is not to replace the m140 , that’s coming soon

[@relentlesspursuit6894]

@@MotechPerformance interested to see if they actually do so, anyone considering the 135 should hold off and see what happens. Sure is a crowded sector of the market

[@johnathandobney5267]

Motech Performance But how much is the potential new M145i going to cost? The new M135i is already more expensive than the old M140i!

[@Andy-zt7ng]

M140i is such a great car, it will take something special for me to change mine

[@tristendelange6027]

I went from the a45amg 2015, to a m140i 2018, the car is miles ahead, interior is better, sound is better (with downpipe) , rear wheel is 1000x more fun, rolling you can destroy most cars even cars out of its league, try getting Bootmod3 , you will gap a m4 by 10 car lengths haha

[@charltonnel]

There's no replacement for displacement

[@MADDGAMMER]

charltonnel there is, but not in this car.

[@matthewdickenson142]

Nice vid but stop copying carwow be more original and sound editing needs improving not hating just stating the obvious!! 👏

[@Leaseloco]

Credit where credit's due, they do have a very good format that works for both them and plenty of other content producers across KZbin and TV - if it isn't broke... On that note, that's exactly why our take on it is very much Old vs New, head-to-head drag racing - have the manufacturers improved on the older car or missed the mark? Would you like to see us produce more content like this or would you prefer to see something else?

[@matthewdickenson142]

@@Leaseloco the Content was good but just put your own flavor to it own it dont just copy another platform if its doing well, shows a lack of creativity which I'm sure that's not the case but you both seem to have fun doing it which is the important thing at the end of the day keep it up boys 👍

[@duffydon1741]

It's so sickening to have people who criticize without providing alternatives, it's called stupidity, Leaseloco, you have done this comparison in the best way possible, there is no better way that you would have done this, it's not even about having fun doing, it's pinned down to doing it in the best formula which is what you guys have done, big up forget this autistic loser.. Adding flare, what stupid flare here...

[@matthewdickenson142]

@@duffydon1741 it's called creative criticism and freedom of speech!! Plus when did I say it was a bad vid and for you to jump to Insulting someone you dont even know just shows the calibre and childish keyboard worrier you are does your parents even know your online little dude I really feel sorry for you!!

[@duffydon1741]

@@matthewdickenson142 you're still going about your lameness, creative criticism is providing solutions to what you see as a 'problem' I know how it feels to be outsmarted by a kid, stop criticizing if you don't have solutions, it looks stupid on you Mr big baby, if you don't have solutions, shut up and uphold the good work that other people do... I know the truth hurts..

[@Dododude96]

“I think he stopped before me” there is *clearly* a HUGE difference

[@Leaseloco]

🙈just a bit 🤣

[@Dododude96]

Leaseloco loved the video btw. Already a big fan of Tom and I can see myself watching these type of videos.

[@stuartanderson2390]

Interesting! Would like to see the same race on a dry track. Recon in those circumstances the m140 would leave it for dead

[@dungareesareforfools]

Don’t forget that the 140i being RWD only was just a UK thing. In Europe XDrive was an option, and it was actual XDrive, not some lame FWD biased SUV rubbish badged as such.

[@rtorbs]

The market is saturated with 2ltr awd 4 pots, the usp was the engine and rwd....

[@MrHCars]

M135i is a great car, perfect for us UK folk too with that 4wd... but will never replace the M140i!

[@fraoul4795]

the old m140i has 4wd too!

[@MrHCars]

japan for ever Youre right! But in the UK we only get the Rwd variant

[@thatsjustme1990]

japan for ever U.K only got the RWD which explains why there is always at least 5 a week on copart😂. Didn’t even know the 140 was xdrive else where until now?

[@fraoul4795]

gingerbread man Idk about the Uk market wise but in europe i did have a m140i Xdrive and if you search it up too you can confirm that it exist

[@appealinbanana]

I’m amazed the new M135 did as well as it did. My guess was the weather because I have the old M140 and it’s ballistic. Off the line I’m not interested really, just feels punishing, but rolling acceleration is proper satisfying. Looks better too imo.

[@Andrea18353]

Well??? Maybe we've watched 2 different videos lol😂

[@laostiia1000]

BMW killed the 1 series. RIP

[@abdkim1917]

I am lucky to have seen this video as I am already planning to swap my f20 with the new f40 in Sept. Swap cancelled.

[@murdermage10]

1 series is for girls anyway 😂

[@ekimandersom4478]

They will sell like hot cakes. You don’t know shit about car business

[@erfanzamani2083]

this is exactly the reason why im keeping my stage 2 M235 6MT :D

[@andyallen6087]

That’s a fair result. The 135i did fairly well considering the power/torque deficit. It should have surprised no one. I still think both cars are mint and I can’t wait to get hold of my M135i. It’s easily going to be the better car for me to live with. (If I spent my days drag racing then I’d definitely by a 140!). Good vid 👍🏻👍🏻

[@tinustussengas6767]

Andy Allen I couldn’t agree more. My best mate has a 140, and I love it. Bùt.....I want a performance car under all circumstances and with a lovely modern interior. And for me that’s the M135i. 15 years ago I would drive the 140, no doubt. But I’m becoming a bit of an old fart 💨 😜 My M135i is coming first week of may, can’t wait.

[@Jamie_M90]

I collected my new m135i this week, replacing my 2017 m140i(which I loved). I initially did not like the look of the new model, but in truth it looks so much better is person (plus pack is a must for larger alloys) and after sitting both side by side, I think the new model looks much better. The photos and videos do not do the new model any justice. In terms of comparison, the m140i is better if you like to spend your weekends going as fast as you can in a straight line. The m135i wins in every other aspect, albeit without the 6 cylinder sound. The interior in vastly superior in terms of tech and quality of components. I did not realise how dated the m140i felt until I sat in the m135i. The driving position is much better and general feel is great. Being quite tall(6ft3) I find the new car much comfier and a lot more spacious. The m135i performance is superb, and does not leave me wanting for the m140i, especially in the miserable Scottish weather where I can now plant the right foot in the knowledge that I will go forward. Quickly. If you have not made your mind up on this car then go for a test drive, you will not be disappointed!

[@jldp24]

Ok wait till your car is 5 years old and the shine is gone..then come back here and compare them

[@williamgrant200]

Each to there own pal, but I'll never replace the b58 rwd for a 20l 4pot fwd or a 4wd he'll no. Boring as feck!!!

[@Jamie_M90]

@@jldp24 doubt I’ll have it then! Haven’t kept a car more than 3 years so far…

[@Jamie_M90]

@@williamgrant200 agree the b58 is great. I thought the same until I drove the new model, but it changed my opinion. Would’ve kept both if I could! Totally different cars tbh.

[@Carrera-gp9od]

The new m135i has no interest to me whatsoever Why would you buy one over a second hand 6 cylinder car ?

[@heblucky]

Carrera 1972 100%

[@jonahbaha5227]

People think newer is always better

[@dungareesareforfools]

“If you like the losing car, we have a great deal on those at the moment!” 😃

[@milinddixit6583]

Whoa that M135i is a fatty - 1,520kg ?!?! Heavier than before, smaller engine and slower. Not good BMW.

[@highopay]

AWD is heavy bro

[@milinddixit6583]

@@highopay True but there are AWD hot hatches that are lighter. Golf R and S3 are like 1.4tons.

[@MrMidget333]

They'll make a more powerful version of the new car. They don't have the rear wheel drive USP anymore so They have to make a car with around 400bhp to compete with the A45s and the RS3.

[@winzfeld1]

@@milinddixit6583 lol they’re not that light. Go look at their quoted weights, they’re pushing close to 1600kg

[@bzilla-d4i]

As a life long BMW driver, this type of cost cutting is a slap in the customer base's face..and it started with the E90 and e81...both had me going back to the e46 on two seperate occasions

[@hungrysurfer9471]

The new 135i moved the engine forward ahead of the front axel like Audi and a back to front 911. So its not only FWD understeer but 65% 35% f to r weight distribution. The previous generation 140i has a proper 50% front to rear 50% weight distribution and more sporting rwd. The big mistake with BMW was that if they needed more space and leg room instead of destroying chassis dynamics and throwing away their rwd advantage over the competition, they could so easily have lengthened the wheelbase and overall length to create good legroom and boot space while keeping 50 50 weight distribution, rwd and chassis dynamics advantages which used to make BMWs so special to drive. If I wanted a FWD car that was actually reliable id buy a Honda or Toyota. Customers are only prepared to pay more for an unreliable chinese components BMW if it has a better driving experience, better balance and good steering feedback. So theres no point buying a FWD chinese BMW when Japanese Honda or Toyota cars are beter engineered to last longer and be much more reliable. So for me id look for a low mileage mint condition 140i and fit a birds bmw lsd handling kit and a celtictunning power upgrade. If rear space was an issue then get an 335i E91 instead and fit the birds lsd handling kit instead of a new gen M135i. Or do the same to an 320ed E91 if low running costs are important to you.

[@atefm6]

It's xdrive so not fwd lol

[@royqi5264]

Definitely prefer M140i to M135i, however, apart from the performance, M135i gives you an upgrade on infotainment system and interior design. In terms of the shooting style, it reminds me of carwow.😄

[@JawZz]

BMW has always been my favourite and they did a very good job. Keyword "did" - past tense, they aren't doing that now. Older gens are superior in every way and actually look beautiful. The only good thing about the new M135i is the back, I can't really complain about that rear coz but other than that the car looks hideous.

[@acko8016]

Why does every body do the m135i vs the m140i ?? Do the 135 vs 135 ??

[@duffydon1741]

Maybe because it makes sense to compare the last LCI2 model with a brand new performance platform of a totally new model which the m135i is not, it's called common sense, that's why BMW is going to make an A45s rival (1series) which will be a proper M car churning out 400hp..i hope this will help you to think before you type..

[@acko8016]

@@duffydon1741 so why would you not put the m135i f21 up on the new m135i lighter more power and a lot better engine the f21 m135i hase 326bhp agents the 306 new model ? And i can almost promise you that the will not bring out a new m1 ?

[@DjNikGnashers]

@@acko8016 It can't be called an M1, because that was the original M car. They are bringing out a 'new' M140i though.

[@Basih]

Because there really isn't any difference in the performance of the N55 and the B58. Both are 3L i6's with similar torque and power. Most use the B58 (140i) because it is the newest of the two which is good for comparison.

[@galahaaad]

M135i xdrive has better infotainment system, better interior, better handling in snow, better fuel consumption, maybe a bit more practical, still has PLENTY of power and it can be more family-friendly. For me, F40 is the winner

[@thatsjustme1990]

Stage one on both would be interesting 🤔, I know 140 stage one is an absolute weapon, I can’t imagine the new 135i going past 370 ish? Being a 4pot

[@ArcticRob]

They don't like tuning the new 135i because the internal suffer from high temperatures and everything overheats. I think 370 is max without getting a lot of issues

[@thatsjustme1990]

@@ArcticRob didn’t know this, thanks👍

[@ArcticRob]

@@thatsjustme1990 no worries I didn't know either until a couple days ago

[@dbagdi1998]

The quality of the video is very impressive. It’s up there with car wow

[@sabelogama5686]

A real BMW performance car should never be a front wheel drive.

[@enzotwinpower]

this is awd lol

[@gazp1728]

m140i looked like it was racing in a stream on the right side of the track.

[@sparkyt6497]

The m140i side looks a lot wetter as well definitely more spray

[@marcelobatista9891]

Great Vídeo !! I Love my M140i. 👍👏

[@mathih.8167]

Maybe do a M135i F40 vs M135i F20 Facelift vs M135i F20 pre Facelift Because it could be more balanced

[@wheresmekeys6383]

Should have brought the M140i xdrive to the uk

[@robinhosleftfoot]

Would have stolen so many S3/Golf R/A45 sales if they did, pity BMW weren't braver when they released it by offering the Xdrive in UK

[@R53.charlie]

Robinho's Left Foot we need x drive in the uk with our bad weather😂

[@robinhosleftfoot]

@@R53.charlie Damn right. When people go on about not needing 4wd in UK as not much snow, it is nothing to do with snow, but putting the power down in bad weather (rainy weather) safely

[@R53.charlie]

Robinho's Left Foot yeah, I have an m2 and it’s fun in the wet, but it’s not my daily so it’s only used to have fun, it’s not practical😂

[@robinhosleftfoot]

@@R53.charlie 👍

[@markrhoden68]

Kinda makes me smile knowing I got myself one of the last m140i's. 3 door as well in Melbourne red with oyster leather 🤣

[@pjb9010]

Nice spec you have there man🙌🔥

[@sukri240i7]

I have the m240i with manual 6 gear. Every day this car give me goosebump.

[@mikedelicus]

I love the 3 door version. Instant Coupé feeling. I own a 125d F21. A shame that there won't be a 3 door version of the new one. Paradoxically the new Series 2 Gran Coupé has 4 doors. Very confusing the new BMW world.

[@bt2244]

here in europe we got the ///M140i A Xdrive who would have smashed your small m135i to center of earth ...i even do not talk about the music of the B58 compared to the noise of the 4 pot...nice vlog thanks

[@SampleTracks2224]

And yet, your car is the dead one. That's gotta suck.

[@InQontrolHD]

@@SampleTracks2224 Hos is it dead?

[@billduke251273]

Standing start rolling race then a brake test 🤔 never seen that before... #matwatson The new 135i grill is better and will grow on us all I'm sure. 4 wheel drive is the only way to go these days especially when tuning which most hooligans who buy these cars do. Doesn't wake the turbo up as much on a long journey" dont think that's an accurate comment and the main reason for fuel efficiency increase, especially sat on a motorway at a constant speed, apart from abruptness pulling away I think itll be more a coasting thing when lifting off the accelerator. Bring on the M140i, that will be something else. Not gonna lie though, the inline 6 will be missed so too the v12s.

[@maffs6270]

The regular new m135i front grill looks like it's been designed by an 11 year old girl who's just watched the Frozen films back to back.

[@otrz8009]

Why does that M135i actually look nice. it's lowered and just has a better stance.

[@eieiebrazo]

The 140i, with it's straight six, is classy. The sound is best in the class, the 135 instead is noisy

[@DarkKnight_2324]

Nice one! Proud M140i owner🤟

[@schenefelder]

A great video. But it compares apples with oranges. I come from Germany and drive the BMW 140i xDrive. Unfortunately, it wasn't available in the UK. Traction is much better on wet roads than the M140i with rear-wheel drive🤓

[@tridentHalo]

How that front grill design got into production is madness

[@danilorodriguez4665]

BMW F20/21 are great looking cars

[@1921-q2d]

With M packet..

[@fabianb7819]

Haha TGE‘s Jeremy Clarkson „Poweerrrrrr“ Scream at 3:00 😂

[@mls.design]

It’s sad to see the special M140i design go and be replaced by a basic non-special hatchback design. Now it doesn’t stand out anymore.

[@Rayfano1002]

It's the wrong direction BMW is heading, but one thing I like so much is the back of the M135i, it looks so aggressive!

[@SLBhools]

6 cilinders forever

[@mnew07]

BMW The ultimate driving machine, in a straight line!!!!.

[@dipeshpatel8974]

Carwow told a different story on the drag race in the dry with the M135i winning. Also brakes are better in the M135i. The only area the M140i succeeds is mid range torque

[@Leaseloco]

Hey, hope you enjoyed the video. That's interesting, it just shows that depending on the conditions on the day that each car has its own strengths and both are very good in their own right (the same goes for the drivers 🤣).

[@andrewdouglas1963]

I would also say the M140 wins on fun as well being rear wheel drive. Puts a great big smile on my face going sideways out onto a road!

[@dungareesareforfools]

And sound, and looks with a 3-door option, and driver involvement with a manual gearbox option...

[@dipeshpatel8974]

dungareesareforfools not sure about looks of the old 1 series but I guess that is subjective but sound definitely the old one takes it.

[@DjNikGnashers]

Glad I bought the right car :-)) M140i in Estoril Blue...

[@powertec]

That will shut all the “its 4 wheel drive it will be faster in wet than the old m140i” specialist from facebook forums 😂

[@rkazmarek4956]

Wich Springs are ind the M135i F40 ? Einfach PRO Kit ?? Thank you for answer

[@MetYsJa]

13.6 for the M140i, I had a tuned 125i F20 that did 13.2, for a fraction of the price. I'm sure if you remap the new one it would be quicker than the stock M140i, with better fuel consumption

[@Buck3366]

I like the newer car but it’s down on MPG than the B58 M140i. The B58 is a multiple award winner for a reason, and as for tuning a stage 1 map gives the older car well over 400 bhp which nulls any tuning on the M135i. On a roll the 2.0 just can’t compare.

[@Dan_AYP]

Why is it drawn at the driver hitting the line? Yet the front bumpers are what are lines up at the start?

[@ismxil.1]

Well done BMW you win the award for fookin the 1 series. So much for progress.

[@VitaCola2]

Pls do the test with m140i xdrive vs. M135i (2020) in this case its not fair ...

[@DanRClio]

‘I think he stopped before me’...... he’s miles behind 😂

[@117jonnybravo]

Thank you for this video, you have made me just cancel my order for the M135i :) What to get instead tho?

[@willpark7483]

i am sure mDe your mind up by now, but what did you end up getting?

[@John-j8w6t]

having driven the 2 series coupe vs owning a 1 series hatch rwd, lemme tell ya ditch the 1 it doesnt turn at all it understeers

[@laurag2803]

As an m140i xDrive owner, can anyone give me a valid point to swap my car with this one? Gosh, I hope BMW has something better on the radar for the 1series.

[@kimlayngoun1062]

Old BMW M140i i6 Twin Turbo, 335hp, Top Speed 270KM/H New BMW M135i i4, 304hp, Top Speed 250KM/H It is crazy model. No development as Toyota MR2. Old is better than new model.

[@schenefelder]

A great review! But you should have compared the M140i xDrive (unfortunately not available in the UK) with the "neutered" new M135i xDrive.🤓

[@cupra2Jock.]

I cant help but belive buying an m140 or 35i is a good investment now (providing you dont do 10- 15,000 a year for a few years) literally is no other car of this past decade like them.

[@oswaldweissbescheid6845]

Nice job, BMW. The newer 1 series generation is a Golf now. That´s why I walked away from you.

[@yamayama8472]

Very emotional

[@jawon70]

You have to look at tyres to. Same brand?

[@AlphstarYT]

Just came from the Joe Achilles video talking about the new M135i and potentially racing the older M140i. Someone needs to send this to him

[@Kingdom12]

Shouldn't they be comparing it to the original M135i rather than M140i?

[@ashr2794]

I want the paddle shifters in the M140. Where can I get them?

[@danielecolombo7697]

It’s ugly, slower and bad in braking compared to the old one! Please #BMW explain me why I should buy “The 1” (135i) instead of the “The Real 1” (140i).. #make1seriesgreatagain

[@sheilamorrison1954]

Lets be honest, the 140 is too good value for money. They had to step it down to increase value on M2, M3 cars. If you can spend £20k +£3-5k in mods to have a 10k mile 140 which is 99% an M2, you would take it and the cash difference of a further £15-20k. Its too good value for what you get. They had to make the new one worse.

[@DaleSteel]

Be interesting to see it against the old 135i. The new 140i will be quicker. BMW will argue that the old 140i is a higher model than 135i

[@X_Vormir.of.Sirius19]

Which one is expensive between the 2?

[@uhALC]

Is there anything similar to either of these available in the US?

[@imfuctifino]

The old n55 m135i stock is probably the better one to test against.

[@carlincledon4794]

There's a test on KZbin (in the dry) the old one won.

[@juju670001]

Would like to see two xdrive instead of just the 135i.

[@Max.44]

So in the only conditions that 1 series mock off could have won, it still lost... I'm happy with that

[@maximecrestin7051]

Why do they choose the M135i in xdrive and not the M140i, maybe it's stock on the first one but most of the M140i run on xdrive...

[@1210mk5g]

Because the M140i xdrive was never available in the UK

[@bekabeka71]

Nothing beats a straight six bmw engine

[@evoynigerialimited9254]

Let's see the i140 vs A45s on your drag race pls

[@JeanV1986]

And that's what we call progress!

[@joebloggs4191]

The only advantage of the new one is better interior packaging but in every other aspect the old one is the better car. I say buy one now whilst there still cheap and hang on to it they will become collectible, last of a breed!

[@KING0SISQO]

Why are fanboys in the comments moaning. The new m135i was never really supposed to replace the 140i. And the race really should be racing against the old m135i I think personally for an apples to apples test

[@darrenwalters6339]

Got a 2015 m135i lci. No way I’ll be parting with it any time soon

[@CasperUK31]

"We have a great deal on the M135"...go to the website and "We've ranked this deal as having a Loco Score of 58/100 using our unique algorithm. Deals below 60 are considered by us to be poor."

[@0badboy0]

m140i has 100% been tuned. what a car.

[@jamoin9639]

Why no m140i xdrive???

[@chrismartin4607]

Such a no brainer its beyond me why anyone would chose a new 1/2 series over the 1/240i

[@alhit007]

Great video lads, great info but what’s with the two caterpillars sorry eye brows 🤷.

[@lowkeyocity6769]

The dude really a professional hey...damn

[@vladts]

no replacement for displacement.

[@MotechPerformance]

Great vid ..! Both cars are running OPF back exhausts no other tuning mods 👍

[@shotgunmatt1]

Is it possible for just anyone to rent a strip like this to do a drag race or test you max speeds in the UK ?

[@keithw4920]

2:41 why does the older car look like its ahead at the launch?

[@duffydon1741]

Nice comparison, a 400hp 1 series is on the way, which will be an ///M and not the m..

[@normanrichards3209]

I think people aren’t taking in account that the xdrive is a new car with a new tight engine, that is yet to loosen up and show its real potential. I wouldn’t blame BMW, EU regulations mean all manufacturers are facing the same challenges. And before anyone reminds me that the xdrive is not a true M car, neither is the 140. Still a beast though 😉

[@stuarthiggins3384]

Looks like the 140 also had more sitting water on the track at the start of the drag race

[@chrisroxs31]

I’m pretty sure BMW was trying to make the F40 quicker or whatever, otherwise they would have given it more power and they know how to do it! They wanted to make a more grownup car where you can still have some fun, and that worked. So I’m still surprised that people actually compare them only for their performances 😅 since it’s not comparable at all…