BMW 1-Series Three-Door Hatchback

Almost a year after the introduction of the second generation of the 1-Series five-door hatchback, BMW has presented a second body variant to the range in the form of the three-door hatchback plus a new flagship model, the M135i, which we first saw in pre-production trim at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The new three-door model inherits the styling of the five-door 1-Series with the only change worth mentioning being the wider doors with frameless windows. The car's exterior dimensions are the same as the 5d model's at 4,324 mm (170.2-in.) long, 1,765 mm (69.5-in) wide, and 1,421 mm (55.9-in.) tall with a wheelbase of 2,690 mm (105.9-in).
BMW says that compared to the previous 1-Series 3d, the new car offers more rear legroom (+21mm) and a 30 liter larger luggage compartment with a total volume of 360lt.
The three-door hatchback model's engine range mirrors that of its more practical sibling with the addition of two brand new petrol units, one at each end of the spectrum for the 114i and M135i.
The petrol lineup includes the new 114i with a 101hp (102PS) 1.6-liter turbo four-cylinder, the 116i with a 134hp (136PS) 1.6-liter turbo'd inline-four, the 125i with a 215hp (218PS) 2.0-liter turbocharged four and the new M135i that features a 3.0-liter turbocharged straight-six producing 315hp (320PS) at 5,800rpm and 450Nm (332 lb-ft) from 1,300 to 4,500rpm.
BMW quotes a zero to 100km/h (62mph) sprint time of 5.1 seconds for the 6-speed manual gearbox version of the M135i and 4.9 seconds for the optional 8-speed automatic model with gearshift paddles integrated in the steering wheel. Both versions top out at 250 km/h (155mph).
The M135i also features an M Performance-prepped chassis with sports suspension, steering and brake systems along with an M styling package that bundles together a new front bumper, a rear bumper with a diffuser, 18-inch alloy wheels, silver mirror caps, sport seats and bespoke interior trim.
On the diesel front, the three-door model offers buyers four options including the 125d with 215hp (218PS), the 118d with 141hp (143PS) and the 116d with 114hp (116PS), all of which are propelled by a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four diesel engine.
The most fuel efficient model of the range is the 116d EfficientDynamics Edition featuring a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel rated at 114hp (116PS) at 4,000rpm and 260Nm between 1,750-2,500rpm, linked to a six-speed manual gearbox driving the rear wheels.
It comes equipped with a start / stop system, electric power steering, automatic air flap control, optimized rear differential and suspension, and tires with reduced rolling resistance.
The three-door 116d EfficientDynamics accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 10.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 195 km/h (122mph). Average fuel consumption is 3.8lt/100km (61.9mpg US) with a CO2 rating of 99g/km.
Aside from the 116d EfficientDynamics, all other models can be fitted with an optional 8-speed automatic transmission. Furthermore, BMW's Auto Start/Stop function is available for both manual and automatic transmissions throughout the range.
In November, BMW will enhance the range with the 120d powered by a 181hp (184PS) diesel and the 118i featuring a 168hp (170PS) gasoline engine.
BMW said it will also offer xDrive four-wheel drive technology in the future starting with the 120d xDrive and the M135i xDrive.

BMW 1-Series Three-Door Model variants:
M135i: Straight six-cylinder petrol engine with M Performance
TwinPower Turbo technology comprising Twin Scroll turbocharger, direct
fuel injection system High Precision Injection, variable valve control
VALVETRONIC and Double VANOS,
Displacement: 2 979 cc, power output: 235 kW/320 hp at 5 800 rpm,
Max. torque: 450 Nm at 1 300 – 4 500 rpm,
Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h]: 5.1 seconds (automatic: 4.9 seconds)
Top speed: 250 km/h,
Average fuel consumption: 8 litres (7.5 litres)/100 km,
CO2 emissions: 188 g/km (175 g/km), emissions standard: EU5.
125i: Straight four-cylinder petrol engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology comprising Twin Scroll turbocharger, direct fuel injection system High Precision Injection, variable valve controlVALVETRONIC and Double VANOS,
Displacement: 1 995 cc, power output: 160 kW/218 hp at 5 000 rpm,
Max. torque: 310 Nm at 1 350 – 4 800 rpm,
Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h]: 6.4 seconds (automatic: 6.2 seconds),
Top speed: 245 km/h (243 km/h),
Average fuel consumption: 6.6 litres (6.4 litres)/100 km,
CO2 emissions: 154 g/km (149 g/km), emissions standard: EU5.
116i: Straight four-cylinder petrol engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology comprising Twin Scroll turbocharger, direct fuel injection system High Precision Injection, variable valve control VALVETRONIC and Double VANOS,
Displacement: 1 598 cc, power output: 100 kW/136 hp at 4 350 rpm,
Max. torque: 220 Nm at 1 350 rpm,
Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h]: 8.5 seconds (automatic: 8.7 seconds),
Top speed: 210 km/h,
Average fuel consumption*: 5.5 – 5.7 litres (5.6 – 5.8 litres)/100 km,
CO2 emissions*: 129 – 132 g/km (131 – 134 g/km), emissions standard: EU5.
114i: Straight four-cylinder petrol engine withBMW TwinPower Turbo technology comprising Twin Scroll turbocharger, direct fuel injection system High Precision Injection, variable valve control VALVETRONIC and Double VANOS,
Displacement: 1 598 cm3, power output: 75 kW/102 hp at 4 000 rpm,
Max. torque: 180 Nm at 1 100 rpm,
Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h]:11.2 seconds,
Top speed: 195 km/h
Average fuel consumption*: 5.5 – 5.7 litres/100 km
CO2 emissions*: 129 – 132 g/km, emissions standard: EU5.
125d: Straight four-cylinder diesel engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology comprising multi-stage turbocharging with variable intake geometry for the high-pressure charger, Common Rail Direct Injection with piezo injectors (max. injection pressure: 1 800 bar),
Displacement: 1 995 cm3, power output: 160 kW/218 hp at 4 000 rpm,
Max. torque: 450 Nm between 1 500 and 2 500 rpm,
Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h]: 6.5 seconds (automatic: 6.3 seconds)
Top speed: 240 km/h
Average fuel consumption: 4.9 litres (4.8 litres)/100 km
CO2 emissions: 129 g/km (126 g/km), emissions standard: EU5.
118d: Straight four-cylinder diesel engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology comprising turbocharger with variable intake geometry, Common Rail Direct injection with solenoid valve injectors (max. injection pressure: 1 600 bar),
Displacement: 1 995 cm3, power output 105 kW/143 hp at 4 000 rpm
Max. torque 320 Nm between 1 750 and 2 500 rpm
Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h]: 8.9 seconds (automatic: 8.6 seconds)
Top speed: 212 km/h
Average fuel consumption*: 4.4 – 4.5 litres (4.4 – 4.5 litres)/100 km,
CO2 emissions*: 115 – 118 g/km (116 – 119 g/km), emissions standard:
EU5.
116d: Straight four-cylinder diesel engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology comprising turbocharger with variable intake geometry, Common Rail Direct injection with solenoid valve injectors (max. injection pressure: 1 600 bar),
Displacement: 1 995 cm3, power output: 85 kW/116 hp at 4 000 rpm,
Max. torque: 260 Nm between 1 750 and 2 500 rpm
Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h]: 10.3 seconds
Top speed: 200 km/h
Average fuel consumption*: 4.3 – 4.5 litres (automatic:
4.4 – 4.5 litres)/100 km
CO2 emissions*: 114 – 117 g/km (115 – 119 g/km),
emissions standard: EU5.

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