Had my M135i for 3 years now, love it. better build quality than the Merc or the VW, just the right amount of tech, great iDrive system and wouldn't be without the heads up display either. Perfect everyday driver and hot hatch for a family of 2. Just done 2,000 miles driving round Spain, great fun and faultless.
Sponsored by Mercedes? You keep saying 'A-class' but you don't specify which one. If you're driving the m135i, then you ought to be comparing with the A35 or A45. I've had the A200 and the 128ti in the last 18 months. The BMW far outstrips the Merc in terms of performance, but, admittedly, it doesn't have the looks 😞
Hi, we'd not jot sponsored by any OEM. This review compared the 1 series and A-class instead of any specific variant of those. It just happened to be that we filmed an M135i that day.
My wife had one for a couple of years and it wasn't half as much fun as her previous Unfortunately, the interior of the Mercedes looks like some kid won a supermarket sweep in Halfords
I took delivery of a 2 year old M135i and having had a previous generation 135i the refinement is here. I looked at the R golf, the A35 but true be known I don't like Mercedes interiors and this one is to be good quality for the price point. Also - the road tax is normal unlike the Golf-R. As a daily school run and energised drive home car - love it. A minor criticism if I had one? I dislike "subscription based functionality" but all round for a fun yet usable car it was a winner for me.
I tested the M135i and the 128ti in October 2021. Both rapid, but the 135i was too sanitised, too polite. The 128ti might have 40bhp less but it also weighs about 70kg less, which makes it a bundle of fun with all that power through the front wheels. Which is why I took delivery of my 128ti a month ago!
How are you finding the 128ti 10 months on? It would fit the bill for me, as it's got everything I look for in a car but worried about the ride comfort, my local dealer never have one for me to test drive, so just curious to see how you're finding it so far.
Ten months on I still love it! Very rapid, great handling, ride comfort is fine, and I recently did a long motorway trip and got 51pmg.... @@sanmiguel4019
@@sanmiguel4019 So incidentally I took delivery of my 128ti 10 Months ago - This car has so much wow factor, every time you drive it... Ride quality can be a bit on the rough side, but not uncomfortable by any means... Bumps and potholes can be felt to a certain degree, but I wouldn't let that deter you from this vehicle. I love the looks, and performance... If I were to complain about one thing...I wish it were rear wheel drive (I don't care about my backseat passengers....)
@@pjg7472 Thanks so much for your feedback pj, it's good to see you're enjoying the car, yes, the only thing holding me back from pulling the trigger is ride comfort, but more to do with if it's choppy or bouncy, real shame BMW didn't give the option of specifying adaptive dampers. I will test drive one soon even if I have to travel to see if it is for me, anyway, thanks again for your helpful reply.
Stupid test on boot space embarrassing really and to have fun you must use manual mode. This is a lot better than the a35 without question And is this A class running 19 inches alloys who knows
I'm glad I brought the M135i... 2014 model... Why down size from a 3 litre inline 6 engine to a little 2 litre inline 4? and no longer rear wheel drive? and the pre-2018 models look nicer too?
Yes, those things are better on paper but in reality the new one is much much better overall and we all know owning a BMW from 2014 is always a terrible idea, good luck with the maintenance!
Cause you can use the power in any weather due to its X drive system plus the interior and the seats on the new M135i is miles better than the old F20. Grantee the 3.0L is a sweet engine but as a whole package the new car is better. I’ve had a 2015 M135i and currently own a 2022 M135i
Having had 2 generations of them, I prefer the newer X-drive. the old one whilst throaty noised and fun could throw you into a hedge as was too light at the back so never trusted it wholly.
YOu are great in a straight line.... just not on the bends.... this one will nearly stay with you on the straight line, and leave you WAY WAY WAY behind on the bends.....
Wow the driver brakes on the apex of the bend and doesn’t even have it in manual box ! Has the cheek to call it no fun on country roads. Learn to drive it properly and you might find it a bit more engaging 😂
I've got the e46 325ti 2001 HAD her ten years done 117,000 miles I've taken her ALL over Europe she's thirsty but I love her she's fully loaded ,what can you tell me about this Beemer my one was made ALL in Germany they were made from 2001 to 2004 ,I love her more than my x5 ,why is their very little info on such a classic incoming!GATE13SW6CFCCREW BRIXTON Chelsea
Had my M135i for 3 years now, love it. better build quality than the Merc or the VW, just the right amount of tech, great iDrive system and wouldn't be without the heads up display either. Perfect everyday driver and hot hatch for a family of 2. Just done 2,000 miles driving round Spain, great fun and faultless.
Pretty sure there is a wireless charger in front of the gear selector under the dash.
Sponsored by Mercedes? You keep saying 'A-class' but you don't specify which one. If you're driving the m135i, then you ought to be comparing with the A35 or A45. I've had the A200 and the 128ti in the last 18 months. The BMW far outstrips the Merc in terms of performance, but, admittedly, it doesn't have the looks 😞
Hi, we'd not jot sponsored by any OEM. This review compared the 1 series and A-class instead of any specific variant of those. It just happened to be that we filmed an M135i that day.
this page is owned by Mercedes lol
@@thegadgetzoneMercedes have lost the plot, non a35 & a45 cars use a Renault engine.
Exactly the sort of review I would expect from someone paid by Motorpoint !
My wife had one for a couple of years and it wasn't half as much fun as her previous
Unfortunately, the interior of the Mercedes looks like some kid won a supermarket sweep in Halfords
The Merc is a bit chintzy isn't it… -Tim
1 series is the best current gen hatch imho. Best build quality and drives well. For the previous gen I’d say the Audi A3 was top for me
Went in a new a class taxi and was underwhelmed. Very plasticky interior and had rattles
Good stuff! You have the charisma to make it on RUclips! best of luck!
I took delivery of a 2 year old M135i and having had a previous generation 135i the refinement is here. I looked at the R golf, the A35 but true be known I don't like Mercedes interiors and this one is to be good quality for the price point. Also - the road tax is normal unlike the Golf-R. As a daily school run and energised drive home car - love it. A minor criticism if I had one? I dislike "subscription based functionality" but all round for a fun yet usable car it was a winner for me.
how much u pay if you don't mind sharing ? looking to get one too
@@Armed-Foreverhe financed
Totally agree with this review, have had golf R, m135i as tested and now have amg a35 …..
I tested the M135i and the 128ti in October 2021. Both rapid, but the 135i was too sanitised, too polite. The 128ti might have 40bhp less but it also weighs about 70kg less, which makes it a bundle of fun with all that power through the front wheels. Which is why I took delivery of my 128ti a month ago!
Glad you're enjoying it! Perhaps we'll have to look at 135i vs the 128ti... 🤔
How are you finding the 128ti 10 months on? It would fit the bill for me, as it's got everything I look for in a car but worried about the ride comfort, my local dealer never have one for me to test drive, so just curious to see how you're finding it so far.
Ten months on I still love it! Very rapid, great handling, ride comfort is fine, and I recently did a long motorway trip and got 51pmg....
@@sanmiguel4019
@@sanmiguel4019 So incidentally I took delivery of my 128ti 10 Months ago - This car has so much wow factor, every time you drive it... Ride quality can be a bit on the rough side, but not uncomfortable by any means... Bumps and potholes can be felt to a certain degree, but I wouldn't let that deter you from this vehicle. I love the looks, and performance... If I were to complain about one thing...I wish it were rear wheel drive (I don't care about my backseat passengers....)
@@pjg7472 Thanks so much for your feedback pj, it's good to see you're enjoying the car, yes, the only thing holding me back from pulling the trigger is ride comfort, but more to do with if it's choppy or bouncy, real shame BMW didn't give the option of specifying adaptive dampers. I will test drive one soon even if I have to travel to see if it is for me, anyway, thanks again for your helpful reply.
The bulk of Mercedes A-classes use a Renault engine. The only A- class to have is A45
My wife had one for a year, hated it not as good as her old M140i quicker a to b especially in the wet but just as no character we sold it
Stupid test on boot space embarrassing really and to have fun you must use manual mode. This is a lot better than the a35 without question
And is this A class running 19 inches alloys who knows
Ha ha This is a brilliant car rapid solid and planted A real drivers car
I'm glad I brought the M135i... 2014 model... Why down size from a 3 litre inline 6 engine to a little 2 litre inline 4? and no longer rear wheel drive? and the pre-2018 models look nicer too?
Yes, those things are better on paper but in reality the new one is much much better overall and we all know owning a BMW from 2014 is always a terrible idea, good luck with the maintenance!
Cause you can use the power in any weather due to its X drive system plus the interior and the seats on the new M135i is miles better than the old F20. Grantee the 3.0L is a sweet engine but as a whole package the new car is better. I’ve had a 2015 M135i and currently own a 2022 M135i
Having had 2 generations of them, I prefer the newer X-drive. the old one whilst throaty noised and fun could throw you into a hedge as was too light at the back so never trusted it wholly.
YOu are great in a straight line.... just not on the bends.... this one will nearly stay with you on the straight line, and leave you WAY WAY WAY behind on the bends.....
@@adrianbriggs2763 idk, the pre-4WD m135i is pretty good in the bends, its just hard to put down power in the rain...
Does it comfortably seat a tall person in the drivers seat? I’m 6ft 2”
Hi Carey! It does - I'm 6'3" and fit up front fine :) - Tim
@@motorpoint Thank you Tim, I appreciate it!
Thanks for the honesty, was going to buy one from Peterborough today but seeing this I didn’t
Wow, you have made a decision not to buy or test drive a car based on a 9 minute RUclips video!!!!!!!
@@stevemk4st649lol his loss, my m135i is awesome
Ugly front hard to love and like any BM it won't be a cheap ownership proposition and the warranty will be too short. Nice driving environment though.
Not the best to drive in its class? O dear. Thanks for your honesty
It doesn't make it a bad car (obviously), but if you're coming from a bigger BMW you might feel a bit disappointed.
@@motorpoint That would have always been the case when going down to the 'base' series. But the interior is now very similar throughout the range.
Wow the driver brakes on the apex of the bend and doesn’t even have it in manual box ! Has the cheek to call it no fun on country roads. Learn to drive it properly and you might find it a bit more engaging 😂
I've driven it quite a bit outside of this video and stand by my verdict - sorry Matt! - Tim
@@motorpoint Each to their own, but knew your verdict 30 seconds into the video!!
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Tim drives like a granny!!!! Jesus.. FLoor the bugger... I have one and I'd leave you standing..... !!!!
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I've got the e46 325ti 2001 HAD her ten years done 117,000 miles I've taken her ALL over Europe she's thirsty but I love her she's fully loaded ,what can you tell me about this Beemer my one was made ALL in Germany they were made from 2001 to 2004 ,I love her more than my x5 ,why is their very little info on such a classic incoming!GATE13SW6CFCCREW BRIXTON Chelsea
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The series is an ugly looking car and low quality now that they are made in China, Mexico and India.
Belter motor.. had mine for a year now