Especificaciones y análisis del BMW Serie 1
Power
218HP
Torque
450Nm
Consumption
4.7l/100
Emissions
124g/km
0-100 km/h
6.3s
Top Speed
240km/h
Weight
1490kg
Price
38,390€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Automático 8v
RWD
5 / 5 doors
360 L
52 L
160 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the BMW 125d 5p Aut. · 218 CV (2013-2015)
General description
The BMW 1 Series 125d is a statement of intent. In a compact and practical 5-door body, BMW encapsulated the essence of pure driving: an extraordinarily powerful 218-horsepower diesel engine, a refined 8-speed automatic gearbox, and most importantly, rear-wheel drive. It's a car that defies convention, offering an experience that was simply not found in its direct rivals.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel is to feel an immediate surge of power. The 450 Nm of torque pushes from very low revs with a force that pins you to the seat, catapulting you from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.3 seconds. The steering is precise and communicative, and the playful rear end constantly reminds you that you're driving something special. The automatic gearbox shifts with a smoothness and speed that borders on perfection, whether in relaxed driving or pushing the limits on a winding road. It's addictive, it's visceral, it's pure BMW.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is unmistakable. The long hood and set-back cabin betray its rear-wheel-drive architecture, giving it an athletic and balanced silhouette. Despite its compact dimensions, it has an imposing presence on the road. The lines are fluid yet muscular, and the interior, though sober, is perfectly driver-oriented, with high-quality materials that convey a sense of solidity and refinement in every corner.
Technology and features
Under the skin, this 1 Series was a technological marvel for its time. The 2.0-liter diesel engine with common-rail direct injection and twin-turbo was a work of engineering, capable of generating massive power with surprisingly low consumption. The 8-speed automatic transmission was, and still is, a benchmark for smoothness and efficiency, complemented by a Stop & Start system that helped reduce fuel consumption in the city.
Competition
In the premium compact ring, its main adversaries were the Audi A3 with its powerful 2.0 TDI engine and the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. Both offered high-quality interiors and competent engines, but neither could replicate the unique sensation of the BMW's rear-wheel drive. Outside the German trio, the Volkswagen Golf GTD presented itself as a very serious alternative, with a great balance between performance and practicality, but again, with front-wheel drive.
Conclusion
The BMW 125d is much more than just a diesel hatchback. It's an emotion machine, a car for purists who don't want to give up everyday versatility. It represents an almost extinct formula: that of an agile, incredibly fast compact with the unmistakable character of rear-wheel drive. It's a future classic that captivates with its performance, its efficiency, and above all, the smile it puts on your face at every turn.