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BMW M235i vs BMW 435i Performance
| Category | BMW 435i Performance | BMW M235i |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 340 / 335 | 326 / 322 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 450 / 332 | 450 / 332 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1621 / 3574 | 1545 / 3406 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 210 / 207 | 211 / 208 |
| Average price | €57,000 | €50,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW 435i Performance | BMW M235i |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:17.40 | 1:15.00 |
| Sachsenring | 1:43.35 | 1:40.33 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW 435i Performance | BMW M235i |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.8 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.1 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.9 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.6 s | 7.3 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.7 s | 10.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 17.3 s | 17.1 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.7 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.0 s | 10.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.4 s @ 91.3 mph | 9.2 s @ 92.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.3 s | 12.9 s @ 109.4 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW 435i Performance | BMW M235i |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 3.6 s | 3.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 4.8 s | 4.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 7.1 s | 5.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 7.5 s | 6.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (8) | 10.5 s | 8.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 10.0 s | 9.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 15.5 s | 11.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 16.4 s | 14.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (8) | 22.4 s | 18.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.4 s | 13.1 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW 435i Performance | BMW M235i |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.63 g (6 m/s²) | 0.64 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 66.6 kph (41.4 mph) | 70.8 kph (44.0 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.9 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 29 UK) | 7.5 l/100 km (31 mpg US / 38 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m (120 ft) | 32 m (106 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 155 m (509 ft) | 132 m (431 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW 435i Performance | BMW M235i |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 91 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 88 | 100 |
| Overall | 90 | 100 |
Verdict
M235i is the fastest by considerable margin.
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