From my own experience of a test drive in a 2013 m135i the R feels more planted and direct on the road. The chassis and steering give more confidence than I found in the old m. Maybe the new m135i has improved I need to test drive one
I got my R estate a few weeks ago, its simply too safe for my liking
, M135i is softer and more compliant and it goes sideways very easily.
Hoping some snow and ice will improve the fun factor.
Would disagree the R is better inside, it rattles and creaks a lot more than my M135i
But still in the end I bought it for family duties and a ridiculously cheap lease deal, in that respect the car is for me pretty much perfect
mine is white btw
p.s. fuel economy for the moment is gash compared to my modified m135i, hoping a few thousand miles will improve things [even allowing for new engine and cold weather factors]