Road Test

BMW 1 Series

Test date 14 November 2007  Price as tested £26,475

For  Superb diesel engine, improved ride quality, economy

Against  Detached feel to steering, expensive, so-so styling

How much ?

  • Price as tested £26,475
  • Price as tested £26,290

How fast

  • 0-30mph 2.5 sec
  • 0-60mph 6.7 sec
  • 0-100mph 18 sec
  • 0-150mph no data
  • 0-200mph  no data
  • 30-70mph  no data
  • 0-400m  no data
  • 0-1000m  no data
  • 30-50mph in 3rd/4th  3 / 4.1
  • 40-60mph in 4th/5th  5.1 / 7.1 sec
  • 50-70mph in 5th  5.3 sec
  • 60-0mph  no data
  • Top speed  no data
  • Noise at 70mph  66 dbA

How thirsty?

  • Test average  33.3 mpg
  • Test best/worst  50.1 / 15

Government figures

  • Combined/urban  54.3 / 43.5 mpg
  • CO2 emissions  138 g/km

How big?

  • Length  4360 mm
  • Width  1748 mm
  • Height  1423 mm
  • Wheelbase  2660 mm
  • Weight  1495 kg
  • Fuel tank  51.0 litres

Engine

  • Layout 4 cyls , 1995 cc
  • Max power 201 bhp at 4400 rpm
  • Max torque 295 ft at 2000 rpm
  • Specific output 100.8bhp per litre bhp per litre
  • Power to weight no data
  • Installation F
  • Bore/stoke no data
  • Compression ratio no data
  • Valve gear no data
  • Ignition and fuel Twin turbo , Diesel

Gearbox

  • Type 6-speed Manual
  • 1st 5.08 / 5.2
  • 2nd 2.8 / 9.4
  • 3rd 1.78 / 14.8
  • 4th 1.26 / 21
  • 5th 1 / 26.4
  • 6th 0.84 / 31.7
  • Final drive 2.81

Suspension

  • Front double joint thrust rod spring strut axle in aluminium
  • Rear independent 5 arm axle, steel lightweight construction

Steering

  • Type hydraulic rack and pinion
  • Lock to lock 3.00

Brakes

  • Front 300mm
  • Rear 300mm

Wheel & tyres

  • Size front 7J x 17 in
  • Size rear 7J x 17 in
  • Made of Steel
  • Tyres front 205/50 R17
  • Tyres rear 205/50 R17

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