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You also need to consider that even though the F20/F21 is the new shape the 135i engine in it is not, it still comes from the previous stable (good as it is).
Depending the fickleness of public perception of the new 2013 135i it may effect the resale of the current 135i in years to come. (possibly a 2.5lt bi turbo 4 is the rumour)
The 328i is a great choice as the F30 is also a new model and uses the new engine technology, however it shares the same engine as the 125i (125i is slightly detuned through the exhaust) and it is not available in a 'M Sport' so it will not handle or have the acceleration you want when compared to the 135i.
You may want to consider waiting until the new 135i (5 door) with the new engine is released in 2013, or, if you want to save a few dollars now, go for a 125i M Sport with M brakes and have it M chip tuned and exhauste mods done (328i /125i Mtek expected = 225kw) when it comes out early next year.
The interior room is not that different to the 3er.
The balanced handling of the 125i M sport makes it a good allrounder, but with those extra horses, it will be a wolf in sheep's clothing. That's is the reason I went for the 125i M sport. Most cars depreciate at about 50% after three years so you have to work out your best value for the best driving experience. I think the M Sport will be the 'sort after' model in years to come and will have a better market value.
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