BMW 1 Series Engines and Transmissions
BMW 1 Series engine choices include gasoline manuals and a diesel automatic. A 1.5 MT or 116i 1.6 MT pairs petrol with a manual transmission and rear-wheel drivetrain. The 120d 2.0 AT Steptronic adds diesel, Steptronic automatic, and all-wheel drive; these are selected examples, not every powertrain.
Hatchback 5-door — BMW 1 Series Engines and Transmissions
| Modification | Engine type | Engine capacity | Maximum power | Maximum power, kw | Maximum torque N⋅m | Transmission | Type of drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 MT | Gasoline | 1499 cm³ | 109 hp | 80 kW | 180 N⋅m | Manual | RWD |
| 116i 1.6 MT | Gasoline | 1598 cm³ | 136 hp | 100 kW | 220 N⋅m | Manual | RWD |
| 116i 1.6 AT Steptronic | Gasoline | 1598 cm³ | 136 hp | 100 kW | 220 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 120i 1.6 MT | Gasoline | 1598 cm³ | 177 hp | 130 kW | 250 N⋅m | Manual | RWD |
| 125i 2.0 AT Steptronic | Gasoline | 1998 cm³ | 224 hp | 165 kW | 310 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| M135i 3.0 AT Steptronic | Gasoline | 2979 cm³ | 326 hp | 240 kW | 450 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| M135i 3.0 MT | Gasoline | 2979 cm³ | 326 hp | 240 kW | 450 N⋅m | Manual | RWD |
| 120d 2.0 AT | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 190 hp | 140 kW | 400 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 120d 2.0 AT Steptronic | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 190 hp | 140 kW | 400 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| 116d 1.5 AT Steptronic | Diesel | 1496 cm³ | 116 hp | 85 kW | 270 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 116d 1.5 MT | Diesel | 1496 cm³ | 116 hp | 85 kW | 270 N⋅m | Manual | RWD |
| 118d 2.0 MT | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 150 hp | 110 kW | 320 N⋅m | Manual | RWD |
| 118d 2.0 AT Steptronic | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 150 hp | 110 kW | 320 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 118d 2.0 MT | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 150 hp | 110 kW | 320 N⋅m | Manual | AWD |
| 120d 2.0 MT | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 190 hp | 140 kW | 400 N⋅m | Manual | RWD |
| 125d 2.0 AT Steptronic | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 224 hp | 165 kW | 450 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 118i 1.5 MT | Gasoline | 1499 cm³ | 136 hp | 100 kW | 220 N⋅m | Manual | RWD |
| 118i 1.5 AT Steptronic | Gasoline | 1499 cm³ | 136 hp | 100 kW | 220 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| M140i 3.0 AT Steptronic | Gasoline | 2998 cm³ | 340 hp | 250 kW | 500 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| M140i 3.0 AT Steptronic | Gasoline | 2998 cm³ | 340 hp | 250 kW | 500 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| 120i 1.6 AT Steptronic | Gasoline | 1598 cm³ | 177 hp | 130 kW | 250 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 125i 2.0 AT Steptronic | Gasoline | 1997 cm³ | 218 hp | 160 kW | 310 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 125i 2.0 MT | Gasoline | 1997 cm³ | 218 hp | 160 kW | 310 N⋅m | Manual | RWD |
| 120i 2.0 MT | Gasoline | 1998 cm³ | 184 hp | 135 kW | 290 N⋅m | Manual | RWD |
| 120i 2.0 AT Steptronic | Gasoline | 1998 cm³ | 184 hp | 135 kW | 290 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| M135i 3.0 AT Steptronic | Gasoline | 2979 cm³ | 326 hp | 240 kW | 450 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| M140i 3.0 MT | Gasoline | 2998 cm³ | 340 hp | 250 kW | 500 N⋅m | Manual | RWD |
Hatchback 3-door — BMW 1 Series Engines and Transmissions
| Modification | Engine type | Engine capacity | Maximum power | Maximum power, kw | Maximum torque N⋅m | Transmission | Type of drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116d 1.5 MT | Diesel | 1496 cm³ | 116 hp | 85 kW | 270 N⋅m | Manual | RWD |
| 116d 1.5 AT Steptronic | Diesel | 1496 cm³ | 116 hp | 85 kW | 270 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 118d 2.0 AT Steptronic | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 150 hp | 110 kW | 320 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 118d 2.0 MT | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 150 hp | 110 kW | 320 N⋅m | Manual | RWD |
| 118d 2.0 MT | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 150 hp | 110 kW | 320 N⋅m | Manual | AWD |
| 120d 2.0 MT | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 190 hp | 140 kW | 400 N⋅m | Manual | RWD |
| 120d 2.0 AT Steptronic | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 190 hp | 140 kW | 400 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 120d 2.0 AT | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 190 hp | 140 kW | 400 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| 125d 2.0 AT Steptronic | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 224 hp | 165 kW | 450 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 118i 1.5 MT | Gasoline | 1499 cm³ | 109 hp | 80 kW | 180 N⋅m | Manual | RWD |
| 118i 1.5 MT | Gasoline | 1499 cm³ | 136 hp | 100 kW | 220 N⋅m | Manual | RWD |
| 116i 1.6 AT Steptronic | Gasoline | 1598 cm³ | 136 hp | 100 kW | 220 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 116i 1.6 MT | Gasoline | 1598 cm³ | 136 hp | 100 kW | 220 N⋅m | Manual | RWD |
| 120i 1.6 MT | Gasoline | 1598 cm³ | 177 hp | 130 kW | 250 N⋅m | Manual | RWD |
| 120i 1.6 AT Steptronic | Gasoline | 1598 cm³ | 177 hp | 130 kW | 250 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 125i 2.0 MT | Gasoline | 1997 cm³ | 218 hp | 160 kW | 310 N⋅m | Manual | RWD |
| 125i 2.0 AT Steptronic | Gasoline | 1997 cm³ | 218 hp | 160 kW | 310 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 120i 2.0 MT | Gasoline | 1998 cm³ | 184 hp | 135 kW | 290 N⋅m | Manual | RWD |
| 120i 2.0 AT Steptronic | Gasoline | 1998 cm³ | 184 hp | 135 kW | 290 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 125i 2.0 AT Steptronic | Gasoline | 1998 cm³ | 224 hp | 165 kW | 310 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| M135i 3.0 MT | Gasoline | 2979 cm³ | 326 hp | 240 kW | 450 N⋅m | Manual | RWD |
| M135i 3.0 AT | Gasoline | 2979 cm³ | 326 hp | 240 kW | 450 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| M135i 3.0 AT Steptronic | Gasoline | 2979 cm³ | 326 hp | 240 kW | 450 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| M140i 3.0 MT | Gasoline | 2998 cm³ | 340 hp | 250 kW | 500 N⋅m | Manual | RWD |
| M140i 3.0 AT Steptronic | Gasoline | 2998 cm³ | 340 hp | 250 kW | 500 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| M140i 3.0 AT Steptronic | Gasoline | 2998 cm³ | 340 hp | 250 kW | 500 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| 118i 1.5 AT Steptronic | Gasoline | 1499 cm³ | 136 hp | 100 kW | 220 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
BMW 1 Series Dimensions
Hatchback 5-door — BMW 1 Series Dimensions
| Modification | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Max weight | Ground clearance, minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 MT | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1305 kg | 1870 kg | 140 mm |
| 116i 1.6 MT | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1300 kg | 1865 kg | 140 mm |
| 116i 1.6 AT Steptronic | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1375 kg | 1880 kg | 140 mm |
| 120i 1.6 MT | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1305 kg | 1870 kg | 140 mm |
| 125i 2.0 AT Steptronic | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1400 kg | 1965 kg | 140 mm |
| M135i 3.0 AT Steptronic | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1520 kg | 2070 kg | 130 mm |
| M135i 3.0 MT | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1430 kg | 1995 kg | 130 mm |
| 120d 2.0 AT | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1450 kg | 1955 kg | 140 mm |
| 120d 2.0 AT Steptronic | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1455 kg | 2005 kg | 140 mm |
| 116d 1.5 AT Steptronic | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1395 kg | 1915 kg | 140 mm |
| 116d 1.5 MT | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1320 kg | 1885 kg | 140 mm |
| 118d 2.0 MT | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1350 kg | 1915 kg | 140 mm |
| 118d 2.0 AT Steptronic | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1425 kg | 1940 kg | 140 mm |
| 118d 2.0 MT | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1425 kg | 1975 kg | 140 mm |
| 120d 2.0 MT | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1375 kg | 1940 kg | 140 mm |
| 125d 2.0 AT Steptronic | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1430 kg | 1995 kg | 140 mm |
| 118i 1.5 MT | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1305 kg | 1870 kg | 140 mm |
| 118i 1.5 AT Steptronic | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1320 kg | 1885 kg | 140 mm |
| M140i 3.0 AT Steptronic | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1475 kg | 2040 kg | 130 mm |
| M140i 3.0 AT Steptronic | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1540 kg | 2090 kg | 130 mm |
| 120i 1.6 AT Steptronic | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1380 kg | 1885 kg | 140 mm |
| 125i 2.0 AT Steptronic | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1430 kg | 1940 kg | 140 mm |
| 125i 2.0 MT | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1355 kg | 1920 kg | 140 mm |
| 120i 2.0 MT | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1370 kg | 1930 kg | 140 mm |
| 120i 2.0 AT Steptronic | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1380 kg | 1940 kg | 140 mm |
| M135i 3.0 AT Steptronic | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1505 kg | 2015 kg | 130 mm |
| M140i 3.0 MT | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1450 kg | 2015 kg | 130 mm |
Hatchback 3-door — BMW 1 Series Dimensions
| Modification | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Max weight | Ground clearance, minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116d 1.5 MT | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1320 kg | 1885 kg | 140 mm |
| 116d 1.5 AT Steptronic | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1395 kg | 1915 kg | 140 mm |
| 118d 2.0 AT Steptronic | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1425 kg | 1940 kg | 140 mm |
| 118d 2.0 MT | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1350 kg | 1915 kg | 140 mm |
| 118d 2.0 MT | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1420 kg | 1970 kg | 140 mm |
| 120d 2.0 MT | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1370 kg | 1935 kg | 140 mm |
| 120d 2.0 AT Steptronic | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1445 kg | 1950 kg | 140 mm |
| 120d 2.0 AT | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1525 kg | 2000 kg | 140 mm |
| 125d 2.0 AT Steptronic | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1425 kg | 1990 kg | 140 mm |
| 118i 1.5 MT | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1300 kg | 1865 kg | 140 mm |
| 118i 1.5 MT | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1300 kg | 1865 kg | 140 mm |
| 116i 1.6 AT Steptronic | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1375 kg | 1880 kg | 140 mm |
| 116i 1.6 MT | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1300 kg | 1865 kg | 140 mm |
| 120i 1.6 MT | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1300 kg | 1865 kg | 140 mm |
| 120i 1.6 AT Steptronic | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1375 kg | 1880 kg | 140 mm |
| 125i 2.0 MT | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1350 kg | 1915 kg | 140 mm |
| 125i 2.0 AT Steptronic | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1425 kg | 1935 kg | 140 mm |
| 120i 2.0 MT | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1365 kg | 1930 kg | 140 mm |
| 120i 2.0 AT Steptronic | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1375 kg | 1940 kg | 140 mm |
| 125i 2.0 AT Steptronic | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1400 kg | 1965 kg | 140 mm |
| M135i 3.0 MT | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1430 kg | 1995 kg | 130 mm |
| M135i 3.0 AT | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1505 kg | 2010 kg | 130 mm |
| M135i 3.0 AT Steptronic | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1590 kg | 2065 kg | 130 mm |
| M140i 3.0 MT | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1445 kg | 2010 kg | 130 mm |
| M140i 3.0 AT Steptronic | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1470 kg | 2035 kg | 130 mm |
| M140i 3.0 AT Steptronic | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1540 kg | 2090 kg | 130 mm |
| 118i 1.5 AT Steptronic | 4329 mm | 1765 mm | 1440 mm | 2690 mm | 1315 kg | 1880 kg | 140 mm |
BMW 1 Series Cargo Space
Hatchback 5-door — BMW 1 Series Cargo Space
| Modification | Trunk volume min | Trunk volume max |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 MT | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 116i 1.6 MT | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 116i 1.6 AT Steptronic | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 120i 1.6 MT | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 125i 2.0 AT Steptronic | 360 l | 1200 l |
| M135i 3.0 AT Steptronic | 360 l | 1200 l |
| M135i 3.0 MT | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 120d 2.0 AT | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 120d 2.0 AT Steptronic | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 116d 1.5 AT Steptronic | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 116d 1.5 MT | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 118d 2.0 MT | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 118d 2.0 AT Steptronic | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 118d 2.0 MT | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 120d 2.0 MT | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 125d 2.0 AT Steptronic | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 118i 1.5 MT | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 118i 1.5 AT Steptronic | 360 l | 1200 l |
| M140i 3.0 AT Steptronic | 360 l | 1200 l |
| M140i 3.0 AT Steptronic | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 120i 1.6 AT Steptronic | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 125i 2.0 AT Steptronic | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 125i 2.0 MT | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 120i 2.0 MT | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 120i 2.0 AT Steptronic | 360 l | 1200 l |
| M135i 3.0 AT Steptronic | 360 l | 1200 l |
| M140i 3.0 MT | 360 l | 1200 l |
Hatchback 3-door — BMW 1 Series Cargo Space
| Modification | Trunk volume min | Trunk volume max |
|---|---|---|
| 116d 1.5 MT | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 116d 1.5 AT Steptronic | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 118d 2.0 AT Steptronic | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 118d 2.0 MT | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 118d 2.0 MT | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 120d 2.0 MT | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 120d 2.0 AT Steptronic | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 120d 2.0 AT | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 125d 2.0 AT Steptronic | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 118i 1.5 MT | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 118i 1.5 MT | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 116i 1.6 AT Steptronic | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 116i 1.6 MT | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 120i 1.6 MT | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 120i 1.6 AT Steptronic | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 125i 2.0 MT | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 125i 2.0 AT Steptronic | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 120i 2.0 MT | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 120i 2.0 AT Steptronic | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 125i 2.0 AT Steptronic | 360 l | 1200 l |
| M135i 3.0 MT | 360 l | 1200 l |
| M135i 3.0 AT | 360 l | 1200 l |
| M135i 3.0 AT Steptronic | 360 l | 1200 l |
| M140i 3.0 MT | 360 l | 1200 l |
| M140i 3.0 AT Steptronic | 360 l | 1200 l |
| M140i 3.0 AT Steptronic | 360 l | 1200 l |
| 118i 1.5 AT Steptronic | 360 l | 1200 l |
BMW 1 Series Trims and Equipment
On the 118i 1.5 MT, BMW 1 Series trim levels named 118i Base and 118i Advantage share the same gasoline manual, rear-wheel-drive Hatchback 5-door. Those labels describe equipment configurations, not a different powertrain. Pick the trim for the equipment you want, then check what that version actually includes.
| Modification | Body | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| 120d 2.0 AT | Hatchback 5-door | 118i М Sport |
| 120d 2.0 AT Steptronic | Hatchback 5-door | 118i М Sport |
| 118i 1.5 MT | Hatchback 5-door | 118i Advantage |
| 118i 1.5 MT | Hatchback 5-door | 118i Base |
| 118i 1.5 MT | Hatchback 5-door | 118i Sport Line |
| 118i 1.5 MT | Hatchback 5-door | 118i М Sport |
| 118i 1.5 MT | Hatchback 5-door | Sport |
| 118i 1.5 AT Steptronic | Hatchback 5-door | Luxury |
| 118i 1.5 AT Steptronic | Hatchback 5-door | Sport |
| 118i 1.5 AT Steptronic | Hatchback 5-door | S |
| M140i 3.0 AT Steptronic | Hatchback 5-door | M140i |
| M140i 3.0 AT Steptronic | Hatchback 5-door | Luxury |
| M140i 3.0 AT Steptronic | Hatchback 5-door | M140i |
| M140i 3.0 AT Steptronic | Hatchback 5-door | Luxury |
| 125i 2.0 AT Steptronic | Hatchback 5-door | Luxury |
| 125i 2.0 AT Steptronic | Hatchback 5-door | Sport |
| 125i 2.0 AT Steptronic | Hatchback 5-door | M-Sport |
| 125i 2.0 MT | Hatchback 5-door | Luxury |
| 120i 2.0 MT | Hatchback 5-door | Sport |
| 120i 2.0 AT Steptronic | Hatchback 5-door | Luxury |
| 120i 2.0 AT Steptronic | Hatchback 5-door | Sport |
| M135i 3.0 AT Steptronic | Hatchback 5-door | M135i |
| 120i 2.0 AT Steptronic | Hatchback 3-door | Luxury |
| 120i 2.0 AT Steptronic | Hatchback 3-door | Sport |
| 118i 1.5 AT Steptronic | Hatchback 3-door | Luxury |
| 118i 1.5 AT Steptronic | Hatchback 3-door | Sport |