Especificaciones y análisis del BMW Serie 1
Power
177HP
Torque
350Nm
Consumption
4.7l/100
Emissions
125g/km
0-100 km/h
7.6s
Top Speed
228km/h
Weight
1450kg
Price
31,450€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 6v
RWD
5 / 5 doors
330 L
51 L
130 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the BMW 120d 5p · 177 CV (2010-2011)
General description
The 2010 BMW 1 Series 120d is not just any compact; it's the pure essence of BMW concentrated in a small bottle. In a world dominated by front-wheel drive, this car dared to be different, offering the brand-defining rear-wheel drive and a masterful balance between thrilling performance and surprising efficiency for its time.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel is a visceral experience. You feel the car pushing you from behind, an addictive sensation that only rear-wheel drive can provide. The 177 hp, 350 Nm diesel engine is a torrent of force that glues you to the seat from very low revs, while the six-speed manual transmission makes you the conductor of a mechanical orchestra. Its chassis is agile and communicative, inviting you to enjoy every curve as if it were the first.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is unmistakably BMW. The long hood and set-back cabin scream 'rear-wheel drive' from the rooftops. It's an athletic and compact silhouette, with a presence its rivals couldn't match. Inside, the cockpit embraces you, with everything oriented towards the driver, although the rear seat space and trunk pay the price for its sporty configuration.
Technology and features
Under the hood lies the magic of German engineering of the era. The engine, built from aluminum, was a pioneer in efficiency thanks to the EfficientDynamics program. It incorporated technologies like the Start-Stop system, common-rail direct injection, and a variable geometry turbo, achieving a consumption of just 4.7 liters per hundred kilometers without sacrificing an ounce of its sporty character.
Competition
In its arena, it faced giants like the Audi A3 and the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. While its competitors offered more space or a more bourgeois comfort, none could replicate the pure connection and dynamism that the 1 Series offered thanks to its rear-wheel drive. It was, and still is, the car for the driving purist in the premium compact segment.
Conclusion
The BMW 120d is a car with an immense soul. It's a statement of intent for those who value sensations over practicality. It sacrifices some interior space in exchange for an indelible smile on every journey. It's proof that you don't need a large size to enjoy an authentic and memorable driving experience, a true BMW through and through.