Especificaciones y análisis del BMW Serie 1
Power
109HP
Torque
180Nm
Consumption
5l/100
Emissions
116g/km
0-100 km/h
10.9s
Top Speed
195km/h
Weight
1380kg
Price
26,400€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
RWD
5 / 5 doors
360 L
52 L
80 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the BMW 116i 5p · 109 CV (2017-2019)
General description
The 2017 BMW 1 Series is the gateway to the universe of pure driving. In a world of front-wheel-drive compacts, this 116i proudly clings to rear-wheel drive, promising a skin-tingling driving experience that defines the soul of BMW, even in its most accessible version.
Driving experience
Sitting behind the wheel is rediscovering the pleasure of driving. The 109 horsepower may seem modest, but the magic lies in how it delivers them to the rear axle. Every curve becomes a conversation between you and the car, thanks to an agile chassis and precise steering. The manual gearbox makes you a part of the mechanics, and the thrust of the three-cylinder engine from low revs gives you surprising agility in daily life. It's not a sprinter, it's a dancer.
Design and aesthetics
Its silhouette is unmistakably BMW: a long hood and a set-back cabin that scream sportiness. The 2017 update suited it wonderfully, with sharper and more elegant optics that give it a mature and premium look. Inside, everything revolves around the driver, with perfect ergonomics and materials that convey a solid sense of quality. It's a design that doesn't go out of style, that continues to turn heads.
Technology and features
Despite its years, its technology remains current. The iDrive infotainment system was the market benchmark for its simplicity and logical use, integrating connectivity and navigation intuitively. Under the hood, the engine with direct injection, turbo, and Start/Stop system sought the perfect balance between daily efficiency and energetic response when demanded, complying with Euro 6 regulations.
Competition
In the premium compact ring, its direct adversaries were the Audi A3 and the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. However, neither of them could offer the dynamic purity of the 1 Series' rear-wheel drive, its great differentiating argument. It was the choice of the purist, of the one who sought sensations above all else, also competing in quality with titans like the Volkswagen Golf.
Conclusion
This BMW 116i is much more than just an entry-level car for the brand. It is a statement of intent, a vehicle that prioritizes emotional connection and driving pleasure over power figures. It represents an almost extinct formula, that of an agile, fun, rear-wheel-drive compact, making it a gem for those who understand that a car can and should convey emotions.