Especificaciones y análisis del BMW Serie 1
Power
204HP
Torque
400Nm
Consumption
5.5l/100
Emissions
145g/km
0-100 km/h
7.1s
Top Speed
236km/h
Weight
1495kg
Price
37,075€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Automático 6v
RWD
5 / 5 doors
330 L
51 L
150 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the BMW 123d 5p Aut. · 204 CV (2010-2011)
General description
The 2010 BMW 1 Series 123d is a statement of intent. In a world of front-wheel-drive compacts, BMW dared to create a unique machine, combining the practicality of a five-door body with the soul of a rear-wheel-drive sports car and a diesel engine that defied all logic. It wasn't just a car; it was an experience waiting to be unleashed.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel is to feel an immediate connection. The 204 horsepower and, above all, the 400 Nm of torque push you into the seat with a forcefulness that is surprising for a diesel. The rear-wheel drive carves corners with an addictive purity, allowing the front end to enter with precision while the rear hints at a dance that you control. The 6-speed automatic gearbox is smooth in the city and decisive when you demand more, turning every journey into a small dose of adrenaline.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is unmistakably BMW. The long hood and set-back cabin scream rear-wheel drive, giving it an athletic and muscular silhouette that stands out from the rest. Inside, German sobriety is combined with high-quality materials and driver-focused ergonomics. Every control is in its place, creating a cockpit that embraces you and invites you to drive without distractions.
Technology and features
Under the hood lies a gem of its time's engineering: a 2.0-liter diesel engine with sequential twin-turbo. This technology allowed for a linear power delivery with almost no lag, offering spectacular performance with moderate consumption. Combined with precise electric power steering and a perfectly tuned chassis, this 1 Series was a compendium of technology at the service of driving pleasure.
Competition
In its time, its main adversaries were the Audi A3 and the Volkswagen Golf. While they offered a more balanced approach based on front-wheel or all-wheel drive, the BMW 123d played in its own league. None could match the purity of sensations and the sporty character conferred by its propulsion architecture, making it the passionate choice for the purist.
Conclusion
The BMW 123d is much more than a simple diesel compact. It is a car with a rebellious soul, a wolf in sheep's clothing that showed that efficiency and emotion did not have to be at odds. It represents an era in which BMW was not afraid to take risks to offer an authentic and visceral driving experience, a car that today still brings smiles and emotions to those who have the privilege of driving it.