Especificaciones y análisis del BMW Serie 1
Power
218HP
Torque
450Nm
Consumption
4.8l/100
Emissions
126g/km
0-100 km/h
6.5s
Top Speed
240km/h
Weight
1480kg
Price
37,440€
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 (2012)
General description
The 2012 BMW 1 Series 125d is a hidden gem in the compact segment, a statement of intent from the Bavarian brand. It represents the almost perfect fusion between the practicality of a daily-use diesel and the soul of a purebred sports car, thanks to a combination that today seems like a dream: a 218-horsepower diesel engine and rear-wheel drive.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel is to feel an immediate connection. The thrust of its 450 Nm of torque from just 1500 rpm pins you to the seat with disarming force, while the 8-speed automatic gearbox works with sublime smoothness and speed. The rear-wheel drive defines its character; every curve becomes an invitation to play, with a rear that hints and steering that obeys with pinpoint precision. It's a car that not only takes you places but makes you feel alive with every kilometer.
Design and aesthetics
Its aesthetics, with the characteristic headlights of the F20 generation, left no one indifferent, but its proportions are unmistakably BMW. The long hood and set-back cabin shout its longitudinal engine and rear-wheel-drive architecture to the world. It's a compact and muscular design, which on the inside translates to a driver-oriented cockpit, with high-quality materials that create an atmosphere of sporty sobriety and premium functionality.
Technology and features
For its time, the 125d was a technological marvel focused on driving. The TwinPower Turbo diesel engine with common rail injection and a variable geometry turbo was a work of engineering that achieved spectacular performance with ridiculously low consumption. The 8-speed automatic transmission was the market benchmark, and systems like Start/Stop demonstrated the brand's commitment to efficiency without sacrificing an ounce of sportiness.
Competition
Finding a direct rival at its launch was an almost impossible task. The Audi A3 or the Mercedes-Benz A-Class offered powerful diesel engines, but their front-wheel-drive configuration placed them on a different emotional level. The Volkswagen Golf GTD was a formidable competitor in terms of balance, but it lacked the dynamic purity that only the BMW's rear-wheel drive could offer. The 125d played in its own league, that of compacts for purists.
Conclusion
The BMW 125d is much more than a car; it's an experience, a memory of an era when the passion for driving dictated the rules. It is the perfect choice for those seeking strong emotions without giving up the logic of an efficient diesel. A vehicle that rewards you, excites you, and leaves an indelible mark, establishing itself as a future classic for its bold and addictive proposition.