BMW 1 Series - Generation 1.2 (2008-2011)

BMW 1 SERIES (2008-2011)

An update gave the 1 Series a diesel engine, as well as a more simplified line up. The 118i has a 2.0 engine but was discontinued in 2010. Although the F20 1 Series was launched in November 2011, some were still sold until 2012.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	120d Sport	118i Executive	116i/Executive
Years Available	February 2008-November 2011	February 2008-February 2010	February 2008-November 2011
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	N47D20 2.0 DOHC 16V I4	N46B20 2.0 DOHC 16V I4	N45B16 1.6 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	175hp @ 4,000rpm	138hp @ 5,750rpm	115hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque	350Nm @ 2,000rpm	180Nm @ 3,250rpm	150Nm @ 4,300rpm
Fuel Type	Diesel	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane
Fuel System	Common Rail	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 6-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	50 Liters	50 Liters	50 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,227mm	4,227mm	4,227mm
Width	1,751mm	1,751mm	1,751mm
Height	1,430mm	1,430mm	1,430mm
Wheelbase	2,660mm	2,660mm	2,660mm
Curb Weight	1,445kg	1,260kg	1,205kg
Body Style	5 Door Hatchback	5 Door Hatchback	5 Door Hatchback
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi Link	Multi Link	Multi Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Tires	205/55 R16, Run Flat Tires	195/55 R16, Run Flat Tires	195/55 R16, Run Flat Tires
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Steel (116i) or Alloy (Executive)
SAFETY
Airbags	6	6	6
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, Cornering Brake Control and Dynamic Brake Control	Yes, Cornering Brake Control and Dynamic Brake Control	Yes, Cornering Brake Control and Dynamic Brake Control
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Dynamic Stability Control, Dynamic Traction Control, Automatic Stability and Traction Control	Yes, Dynamic Stability Control, Dynamic Traction Control, Automatic Stability and Traction Control	Yes, Dynamic Stability Control, Dynamic Traction Control, Automatic Stability and Traction Control
Other Safety Features	None	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Rear Spoiler, Monotone Paint	Adds: None	Rear Wiper
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Urethane (116i) or Leather (Executive)
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Leather	Fabric (116i) or Fabric/Leather (Executive)
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Adds: Aluminum Accents	60/40 Fold Rear Seat, Titanium Matte Accents, Engine Push Button Start, On Board Computer
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/6 CD/AUX	AM/FM/6 CD/AUX	AM/FM/CD/AUX
Speakers	6	6	6
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
NOTES			Executive model discontinued in October 2008, with the 5-speed manual being replaced by a 6-speed automatic in the same month
RIVALS	Audi A3, Mercedes Benz B Class, MINI Cooper, Volvo C30