Especificaciones y análisis del BMW Serie 1
Power
204HP
Torque
400Nm
Consumption
5.1l/100
Emissions
135g/km
0-100 km/h
7s
Top Speed
238km/h
Weight
1495kg
Price
34,700€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 6v
RWD
5 / 5 doors
330 L
51 L
150 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the BMW 123d 5p · 204 CV (2010-2011)
General description
The E87 generation BMW 123d is a rare gem, a compact that defied the conventions of its time. At its heart beats a 204-horsepower diesel engine that not only promised efficiency but also pure and addictive sportiness, encapsulating the soul of BMW in an accessible and versatile format.
Driving experience
Driving this car is a visceral experience. The thrust of its 400 Nm of torque pins you to the seat from very low revs, an inexhaustible force felt in every gear. The rear-wheel drive invites you to play in every corner, communicating everything happening under the wheels with an enchanting precision. It's a car that makes you feel like a pilot, not just a driver.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is unmistakably BMW. The long hood and set-back cabin scream 'rear-wheel drive'. It's a car with a muscular and compact presence that has aged with admirable dignity. Inside, the driving position embraces you, with all controls oriented towards you and a quality of materials that conveys solidity, although rear seat space is tight.
Technology and features
The true technological magic of this car lies in its sequential twin-turbo diesel engine, an engineering masterpiece capable of delivering astonishing power for a 2.0-liter of its era. It also incorporated solutions like the Start-Stop system to improve its city consumption, proving that efficiency and high performance could go hand in hand.
Competition
At the time, it faced rivals like the Audi A3 2.0 TDI or the Volkswagen Golf GTD. Although both were excellent products, neither could offer the unique sensation and dynamic balance of the 1 Series' rear-wheel drive. The BMW played in its own league, that of compacts for driving purists.
Conclusion
The BMW 123d is much more than a powerful diesel; it's a testament to an era when driving excitement was the top priority. It represents an almost perfect combination of explosive performance, contained consumption, and the pleasure of an analog and connected drive. A future classic that captures the essence of 'Do you enjoy driving?'.