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3.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD
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BMW 1 Series Base (2016) price & specs
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Overview
The 2016 BMW 1 Series Base is a rear-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 2nd January 2016 classified as a F20. The BMW 1 Series is regarded as a Small Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $62,900 before on-road costs.
This BMW 1 Series is powered by a 3.0L 6-cylinder engine that has 240 kW of power (at 5800 rpm) and 450 Nm of torque (at 1300 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. BMW claims the 1 Series Base uses 8.0L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out nullg of CO2. It has a 52L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 650km per full tank
The BMW 1 Series measures 1430mm (56.3 inches) in height, 4324mm (170.2 inches) in length, 1765mm (69.5 inches) in width with a 2690mm (105.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1505kg (3318.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The 1 Series Base comes standard with 225/35 R18 front tyres and 245/35 R18 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
71.68 - 159.47 kW/t
59.78 kW/t
180.06 kW/t
Boot Space
360 litres
280 litres
605 litres
Fuel Efficiency
3.8 - 8 L/100km
1.6 L/100km
9.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
650 - 1,368 km
566 km
1,368 km
Price
$36,900 - $62,900
$22,490
$78,900
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
4 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 2 years
1 year
4 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,865 - 2,015 kg
1,735 kg
2,050 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,200 - 1,500 kg
750 kg
1,800 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
130 - 140 mm
98 mm
175 mm
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Dimensions
4,324 mm
1,765 mm
1,430 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,324 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,765 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm |
| Load Capacity | 490 mm |
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Explore BMW 1 Series Features & Specs
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Suspension: yes
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Sensor
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Location (12V): Rear
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Includes Radio Settings: yes
Type: Automatic
Telematics
Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Manufacturer Name: Concierge Services
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Bore Engine: 84.0
Engine (cc): 2979
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: N55b30o0
Engine (L): 3.0
Number of Cylinders: 6
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 89.6
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 13.7
Main Capacity (L): 52
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 11.4
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 650
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 404
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 12.5
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8.0
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 35
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 29
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 16.1
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.2
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 46
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 38
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 8.9
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 11.2
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 25
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 21
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8.0
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.1
Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
Maximum Speed (mph): 155
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 326
Maximum Power (kW): 240
Maximum Torque (Nm): 450
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1300
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Electronic
Transmission
Code: K
Description: Manual
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Variable Rack: yes
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Responsive Suspension
Driver Selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: F20
Wheelbase Type: Short
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: ISO
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 42.4
Rear Seat Down (L): 1200
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 12.7
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 360
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 59.5
Front Track (mm): 1512
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.1
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 130
Overall Height (in): 56.3
Overall Height (mm): 1430
Overall Length (in): 170.2
Overall Length (mm): 4324
Overall Width (in): 69.5
Overall Width (mm): 1765
Rear Track (in): 60.3
Rear Track (mm): 1532
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 35.8
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10900
Wheelbase (in): 105.9
Wheelbase (mm): 2690
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 40.1
Front Headroom (mm): 1018
Rear Headroom (in): 38.3
Rear Headroom (mm): 972
Front Hip Room (in): 55.1
Front Hip Room (mm): 1400
Rear Hip Room (in): 55.8
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1417
Front Leg Room (in): 41.5
Front Leg Room (mm): 1055
Rear Leg Room (in): 33.0
Rear Leg Room (mm): 837
Front Shoulder Room (in): 54.6
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1386
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 53.8
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1366
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Active High Beam: yes
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof One Touch Opening: yes
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Alloy
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Auto-Dimming Passenger Door Mirrors: yes
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Alloy
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1995
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4398
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1505
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3318
Tare Weight (kg): 1474
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 7
Surround Sound: yes
Upgraded Speakers: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy
Doors: Alloy
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Alloy
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 6
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 1
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 1
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Anti-Theft Protection
Anti-Lift: yes
Interior Monitoring: yes
Peripheral: yes
Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Includes Sunroof: yes
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Variable Distance Period: yes
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