BMW 118i (F40)
BMW 1 series 2019 1.5 petrol description
Hatchback BMW 118i has been produced from January, 2019 to December, 2020. It has three-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.5 litres, which produces power of 140 horsepower on 6500 rpm and torque 220 Nm (Newton metres) on 1480 revolutions per minute.
This 3-cylinder 12-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and Continental turbine. The engine meets the Euro 6 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 220 000 and 370 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
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BMW 118i has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
BMW 118i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 213 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 118i fuel consumption is 5.7 litres per 100km (17.5 km/l), city fuel economy - 7 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 4.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 42 litres or 11.1 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 960 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 6.9 litres per 100 km, which is 21% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 1 series fuel consumption.
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 very good rate 83 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 87 from 100, for pedestrian protection BMW 1 series got 76 points from 100.
BMW 1 series safety equipment has been rated as good - 72 percents from 100.
BMW 118i technical data
| Model: | BMW 118i | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Hatchback | ||
| Production period: | 2019. January ... 2020. December | ||
| Engine: | 1499 cm3 Petrol, 3 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 140 HP ON 6500 RPM | Torque: | 220 NM ON 1480 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (7 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Top speed: | 213 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 (combined) 7.0 (urban) 4.3 (highway) | ||
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km (34.1 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres (11.1 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.32m (length) 1.80m (width) 1.43m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | ||
| Ground clearance: | 153 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 1200 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 1870 kg | ||
BMW 118i engine B38
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
| Engine displacement | 1499 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 3 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 82 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 94.6 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11 : 1 |
| Camshaft drive | Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| BMW 118i oil type | no data |
| Oil capacity | no data |
| Power | 102 - 140 HP ON 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 - 220 NM ON 1480 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 2013 |
| Duration of production | 11 years |
| Engine also used on | BMW 3 sērija BMW X1 BMW 2 sērija BMW 4 sērija and 2 other models |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
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| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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| BMW 116i | 1.5 Petrol | 109 HP | - | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
| BMW 116i | 1.5 Petrol | 109 HP | - | Automatic (7) | Front wheel |
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BMW 118i
Jan 2019 — Dec 2020 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.5 Petrol | 140 HP | 5.7 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
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BMW 118i
Jan 2019 — Dec 2020 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.5 Petrol | 140 HP | 5.7 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Front wheel |
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BMW 116d
Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.5 Diesel | 116 HP | 4.2 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
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BMW 116d
Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.5 Diesel | 116 HP | 4.2 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Front wheel |
| BMW 120i | 2.0 Petrol | 178 HP | - | Automatic (7) | Front wheel |
| BMW 128ti | 2.0 Petrol | 265 HP | - | Automatic (8) | Front wheel |
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BMW M135i xDrive 4x4
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds |
2.0 Petrol | 306 HP | 7.1 l/100km | Automatic (8) | All wheel |
| BMW 118d | 2.0 Diesel | 150 HP | 4.4 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
| BMW 118d | 2.0 Diesel | 150 HP | 4.4 l/100km | Automatic (8) | Front wheel |
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BMW 120d
Most powerfull diesel version (190 HP) |
2.0 Diesel | 190 HP | - | Automatic (8) | Front wheel |
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BMW 120d xDrive 4x4
Most powerfull diesel version (190 HP) |
2.0 Diesel | 190 HP | 4.7 l/100km | Automatic (8) | All wheel |