BMW 1 series 2011 F20 Hatchback
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This generation of BMW 1 series F20 has been produced from January, 2011 to December, 2015. We can provide information about 22 modifications of this generation. 2011 BMW 1 series is available with four wheel (4x4) drive (3 versions) and classical rear wheel drive (19 versions).
This BMW is available with five petrol engines with displacement from 1.6 to 3.0 litres and power of from 102 to 320 horsepower un four diesel engines with displacement from 1.6 to 2.0 litres and power of from 95 to 218 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 (13 versions), as well as automatic (9 versions) gearbox.
BMW 1 series 2011 F20 hatchback average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 5.5 to 8 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 3.8 to 4.9 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient BMW 1 series 2011 F20 hatchback petrol engine version is BMW 116i, consuming 5.5 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient BMW 1 series 2011 F20 hatchback diesel - BMW 116d for 100 kilometers consumes 3.8 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, BMW 1 series real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 33 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +34% for petrol engines and +32% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific BMW 1 series modification.
BMW 1 series 2011 F20 hatchback CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 129 to 134 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 114 to 116 grams per kilometer. From BMW 1 series with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has BMW 116i which produces an average of 129 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the BMW 1 series diesels least CO2 distributes BMW 116d - 114 grams per km.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 4.7 seconds has BMW M135i version, conversely the tardiest one is BMW 114d reaching this speed only in 12.2 seconds. The maximum top speed is 250 km/h for the 3.0 petrol 6-cylinder 320 hp version (BMW M135i) and 2 other versions.
Lenght of BMW 1 series is 432 cm, it is medium size car. For comparison - BMW 1 series is about 2 cm longer than Honda Civic hatchback, but 2 cm shorter than Ford Focus hatchback. BMW 1 series gross weight is from 1820 to 2050 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 8 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. BMW 1 series trunk space is 360 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 1200 litres.
This BMW is slightly expensive - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 8000 €. Users calculated BMW 1 series 2011 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 3000 € cost per year and 0.23 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 41%, 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.
BMW 1 series modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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BMW 114i
Jan 2012 — Dec 2015 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
1.6 Petrol | 102 HP | - | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
BMW 116i
Jan 2011 — Jan 2015 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.6 Petrol | 136 HP | 5.5 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
BMW 116i Jan 2011 — Jan 2015 | 1.6 Petrol | 136 HP | 5.6 l/100km | Automatic (8) | Rear wheel |
BMW 118i Jan 2011 — Jan 2015 | 1.6 Petrol | 170 HP | 5.8 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
BMW 118i Jan 2011 — Jan 2015 | 1.6 Petrol | 170 HP | 5.6 l/100km | Automatic (8) | Rear wheel |
BMW 114d Jan 2012 — Dec 2015 | 1.6 Diesel | 95 HP | - | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
BMW 116d
Jan 2012 — Dec 2015 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.6 Diesel | 116 HP | 3.8 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
BMW 125i Jan 2012 — Dec 2015 | 2.0 Petrol | 218 HP | 6.6 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
BMW 125i Jan 2012 — Dec 2015 | 2.0 Petrol | 218 HP | 6.4 l/100km | Automatic (8) | Rear wheel |
BMW 116d Jan 2011 — Jan 2015 | 2.0 Diesel | 116 HP | 4.3 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
BMW 116d Jan 2011 — Jan 2015 | 2.0 Diesel | 116 HP | 4.4 l/100km | Automatic (8) | Rear wheel |
BMW 118d Jan 2011 — Jan 2015 | 2.0 Diesel | 143 HP | 4.4 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
BMW 118d Jan 2011 — Jan 2015 | 2.0 Diesel | 143 HP | 4.4 l/100km | Automatic (8) | Rear wheel |
BMW 118d 4x4 Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 | 2.0 Diesel | 143 HP | - | Manual (6) | All wheel |
BMW 120d | 2.0 Diesel | 184 HP | - | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
BMW 120d Jan 2011 — Jan 2015 | 2.0 Diesel | 184 HP | 4.4 l/100km | Automatic (8) | Rear wheel |
BMW 120d 4x4 Jan 2012 — Dec 2015 | 2.0 Diesel | 184 HP | - | Manual (6) | All wheel |
BMW 125d
Jan 2012 — Dec 2015 Most powerfull diesel version (218 HP) |
2.0 Diesel | 218 HP | 4.9 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
BMW 125d
Jan 2012 — Dec 2015 Most powerfull diesel version (218 HP) |
2.0 Diesel | 218 HP | 4.8 l/100km | Automatic (8) | Rear wheel |
BMW M135i Jan 2012 — Dec 2015 | 3.0 Petrol | 320 HP | 8.0 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
BMW M135i Jan 2012 — Dec 2015 | 3.0 Petrol | 320 HP | 7.5 l/100km | Automatic (8) | Rear wheel |
BMW M135i 4x4
Jan 2012 — Dec 2015 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds |
3.0 Petrol | 320 HP | 7.8 l/100km | Automatic (8) | All wheel |
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 outstanding rate 91 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 83 from 100, for pedestrian protection BMW 1 series got 63 points from 100.
BMW 1 series safety equipment has been rated as very good - 86 percents from 100.
BMW 1 series prices
BMW 1 series 2011 - 2015 hatchback price in Latvia is from 5500 € to 12000 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles BMW 1 series price is very high - BMW 1 series is approximately for 42 percents more expensive then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 2011 - 2015 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.
Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
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BMW 1 series 2015 price | 8000 € | 10 000 € | 12 000 € | |
BMW 1 series 2014 price | 6500 € | 9000 € | 11 500 € | |
BMW 1 series 2013 price | 5500 € | 7000 € | 9000 € | |
BMW 1 series 2012 price | 6500 € | 7500 € | 9500 € | |
BMW 1 series 2011 price | 5500 € | 7000 € | 8000 € |
BMW 1 series total costs of ownership
How much really costs to own BMW 1 series? Users calculated BMW 1 series 2011 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 3000 € cost per year and 0.23 € cost per one kilometer.
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BMW 1 series reliability and quality
According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service BMW 1 series reliability is average. In the roadworthiness tests in 2022 defects were detected in an average of 15.5 percent of BMW 1 series of this generation (on average 9 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 16.8%.
BMW 1 series reliability and quality
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BMW 1 series 2011 F20 hatchback features (options)
Percentage of BMW 1 series with corresponding feature (option)
74% Rain sensor
74% Conditioning
73% Tire pressure control
70% Metallic paint
62% Xenon headlights
30% Bi-xenon lights
26% Adjustable steering wheel
25% Rear parking sensors
21% Cruise control
20% Heated seats
17% Navigation
16%
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BMW 1 series reviews
Total 8 BMW 1 series owner reviews
Pros: Quite comfortable and stable car for city, quite economical, in one year I've driven 30 thousand and haven't made any repairs, just oil change.
Cons: On highway at 200 km / h stability is not as good as it would be for larger car.
Purchase year: | 2017 age of car 4 years) | Owned for | 30`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 4.7 litres per 100km (80% urban driving) |
Would recomend this car to the friend