Videos 5th Gear: BMW 135i vs Cayman
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martinbo
Staff member
Me too, interestingly that 135i looks amazing in the metal. Much less of a Noddy car than I initially wagered it would be.
Centurion
Apex Apex Predator
That the 135i can match or beat any Porsche (excluding the Cayenne) is a testament to itself!
It comes with a whole lot more power. The Cayman is severely under powered and is an entry model while the 135i is the top of the line 1er.
Zafiro
Supreme Roadmaster
LoL I was waiting for Luw to reply
Cayman may be underpowered but 135i lack a mid-engine and have a higher weight than Cayman. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, there isnt really a need for excuses becuase these two were built in different ways and different philosophies in mind.Shame you have to pay an utterly high price to get a more powerful Cayman.
Centurion
Apex Apex Predator
It cost to be on top. The Cayman S is off course THE Cayman S to have while the Cayman is basically for environmentalist or people who simply want the Porsche mid-engine experience and aren't power hungry. The Boxster is slight cheaper and is IMO a better choice than the Cayman.
warot
Track Technician
The 135i makes such a good second car. It's got plenty of torque, easy to tune, and bloody fast out of the box... not to mention M-pack comes standard.
Also keep in mind that this car had runflats... heavy and not as grippy. This is one serious performance car. If only it was a bit cheaper
Also keep in mind that this car had runflats... heavy and not as grippy. This is one serious performance car. If only it was a bit cheaper
warot
Track Technician
Cayman S maybe, but not the regular version. While some people are calling the 135i a wimp, it's nothing to laugh at. It's a damn quick car for the money
