2004-2014 1 Series OverviewBMW 1 Series Overview (2004 - 2014)
E81 / E82 / E87 / E88
Tech Specs Summary
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- 124 - 155 mph
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- 4.9 - 10.8 seconds
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- 113 - 335 hp
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- 24.5 - 52.3 mpg
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- 2,822 - 3,693 lbs
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- 13.1 ft3 (Coupé)
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- 10.8 ft3 (Convertible)
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- 11.7 - 40.6 ft3 (Hatchback)
This generation of the BMW 1 Series (E81 / E82 / E87 / E88) was produced by the German manufacturer BMW between 2004 - 2014. It's a front engined rear-wheel drive car and came as a coupé, convertible or hatchback. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 113 hp 1.6 L Inline 4 gasoline engine all the way to a 335 hp 3 L Inline 6 Turbo gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the 1 Series is the BMW 1M Coupe which scores 3.3★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 335 hp and a power/weight ratio of 10.34 lb/hp it has a top speed of 155 mph and gets to 62 mph in 4.9 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the BMW 116d is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.3★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 704 miles and can store 11.7-40.6 cubic feet of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 2,646 lbs.
Euro NCAP Results
