BMW 1 series 2004 E87 Hatchback

This generation of BMW 1 series E87 has been produced from September, 2004 to March, 2007. We can provide information about 12 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with classical rear wheel drive.

This BMW is available with three petrol engines with displacement from 1.6 to 3.0 litres and power of from 116 to 265 horsepower un one diesel engine with displacement 2.0 litres and power of from 122 to 163 horsepower. All engines feature a timing chain-driven camshaft, which is considered a more reliable and less maintenance-intensive solution (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with both manual (8 versions), as well as automatic (4 versions) gearbox.

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BMW 1 series 2004 E87 hatchback average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 7.3 to 9.4 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 5.6 to 6.6 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient BMW 1 series 2004 E87 hatchback petrol engine version is BMW 118i, consuming 7.3 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient BMW 1 series 2004 E87 hatchback diesel - BMW 118d for 100 kilometers consumes 5.6 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, BMW 1 series real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 14 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +16% for petrol engines and +11% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific BMW 1 series modification.

BMW 1 series 2004 E87 hatchback CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 176 to 226 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 150 to 176 grams per kilometer. From BMW 1 series with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has BMW 118i which produces an average of 176 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the BMW 1 series diesels least CO2 distributes BMW 118d - 150 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 6.1 seconds has BMW 130i version, conversely the tardiest one is BMW 116i reaching this speed only in 11 seconds. The maximum top speed is 250 km/h for the 3.0 petrol 6-cylinder 265 hp version (BMW 130i) and the 3.0 petrol 6-cylinder 265 hp version (BMW 130i).

Lenght of BMW 1 series is 423 cm, it is medium size car. For comparison - BMW 1 series is about 2 cm longer than Volkswagen Golf hatchback, but 2 cm shorter than Opel Astra hatchback. BMW 1 series gross weight is from 1705 to 1890 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 10 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. BMW 1 series trunk space is 330 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 1150 litres.

This BMW is quite costly - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 2900 €. According to user reviews, average BMW 1 series repair costs are 300 € per year. Users calculated BMW 1 series 2004 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2200 € cost per year and 0.19 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 55%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 24% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of BMW 1 series for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about BMW 1 series prices and costs.

In user reviews BMW 1 series received average grade 8.0 (from 10) it corresponds to average rate for cars of this age. All authors of reviews would recommend BMW 1 series to the friend.

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BMW 1 series safety

During safety testing BMW 1 series has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW 1 series is evaluated with five stars, children safety - with three stars, and for pedestrian protection BMW 1 series got one star.

BMW 1 series prices

BMW 1 series 2004 - 2007 hatchback price in Latvia is from 2200 € to 4000 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles BMW 1 series price is very high - BMW 1 series is almost two times more expensive then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 2004 - 2007 prices). BMW 1 series high price can be explained by its quality above average (see below), therefore this BMW could be reasonable purchase in long term perspective.