Especificaciones y análisis del BMW Serie 1
Power
177HP
Torque
350Nm
Consumption
4.7l/100
Emissions
125g/km
0-100 km/h
7.5s
Top Speed
228km/h
Weight
1440kg
Price
29,950€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 6v
RWD
5 / 3 doors
330 L
51 L
130 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the BMW 120d 3p · 177 CV (2010-2012)
General description
This generation's BMW 1 Series 120d is a statement of intent in a small package. In a world of front-wheel-drive compacts, BMW dared to offer the purity of rear-wheel drive, creating a car for those who understand that driving is much more than just getting around. With 177 horsepower from an energetic diesel engine, it promised a near-perfect balance between thrilling performance and ridiculously low consumption, encapsulating the brand's essence in its most accessible format.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel is rediscovering the pleasure of driving. The thrust of its 350 Nm of torque pins you to the seat from very low revs, with a surprising forcefulness. But the real magic lies in its chassis. The steering is precise and communicative, and the rear end hints at its intentions in corners with a nobility that gives you immense confidence. Every shift with the six-speed manual gearbox is a direct connection to the mechanics. It's not a car that isolates you; it's a car that talks to you and makes you part of the experience.
Design and aesthetics
Its three-door body is athletic and compact, with the classic BMW proportions: a long hood hiding the longitudinal engine and a set-back cabin. It's not the most spacious in its class, especially in the rear seats, but its design doesn't aim for maximum practicality, but to evoke sportiness. The interior is a sanctuary for the driver, with impeccable ergonomics, high-quality materials, and a sober, premium atmosphere that envelops and focuses on what matters: the road.
Technology and features
For its time, the 120d was a compendium of technology at the service of efficiency and dynamism. Its 2.0-liter diesel engine with common-rail injection and a variable-geometry turbo was a work of engineering. It incorporated solutions like the Start-Stop system to reduce fuel consumption in the city. At the chassis level, the multi-link rear suspension and electric power steering were key to achieving the agile and precise handling that defined it.
Competition
Its direct competitors were the Audi A3 and the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. The Audi A3 offered superb interior quality and the option of Quattro all-wheel drive, while the A-Class of that time played the versatility card. However, neither could replicate the pure driving experience and dynamic balance provided by the 1 Series' rear-wheel drive. It was, and still is, a unique proposition of its kind within the premium compact segment.
Conclusion
This BMW 120d is not just a car; it's an experience for purists in a practical format for everyday life. It represents a philosophy that seems extinct in its segment today: the absolute priority of driving pleasure. It's a vehicle with a soul, that rewards those who value the connection with the machine and the asphalt. A future classic that proved you don't need a large size to enjoy great sensations behind the wheel.