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BMW 1 Series 1.5 116 Essence Equipment — Fourth Generation

Shared journeys ask different things of a car than solo commuting does. This look at the BMW 1 Series 1.5 116 Essence considers the ordinary business of carrying passengers comfortably.

4 generation · Hatchback 5-door

2024

1.5 116

Gasoline · Automatic · FWD

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Performance & powertrain

Top speed
?

The highest speed a vehicle can sustain under manufacturer test conditions. Some cars are electronically limited below their mechanical potential. Glossary entry

210 km/h
Engine type
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Type of boost
?

A turbocharger or supercharger compresses the air entering the engine so a smaller engine can produce more power. Naturally aspirated engines draw air without a compressor. Glossary entry

Turbo
Type of drive
?

Which wheels receive power: front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. All-wheel drive can send power to every wheel for extra traction. Glossary entry

FWD
Bore and stroke
?

The diameter of a cylinder (bore) and the distance the piston travels inside it (stroke). Together they determine the displacement of the engine. Glossary entry

82 x 94.6 mm
Engine capacity
?

The total volume swept by all pistons inside the cylinders, usually stated in cubic centimetres or litres. Larger displacement often means more power but higher consumption. Glossary entry

1499 cm³
Engine location
Front, transverse
Number of gears
?

How many fixed forward ratios a gearbox offers. More gears can improve economy and refinement; continuously variable transmissions have no fixed steps. Glossary entry

7
Maximum power
?

A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry

122 hp
Maximum power, kw
?

A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry

89 kW
Compression ratio
?

The ratio between the largest and smallest volume of a cylinder as the piston moves. Higher ratios improve efficiency but may require higher-octane fuel. Glossary entry

11.1
Maximum power rpm
3900-6500 rpm
Maximum torque N⋅m
230 N⋅m
Maximum torque rpm
1500-3600 rpm
Acceleration to 100
?

The time a vehicle needs to reach 100 km/h from a standstill, a common shorthand for overall performance. Glossary entry

9.8 s
Engine power system
Direct injection (direct)
Number of cylinders
3
Valves per cylinder
?

The number of intake and exhaust valves in each cylinder. Four valves per cylinder is common and helps the engine breathe at higher speeds. Glossary entry

4
Cylinder arrangement
Inline
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Maximum power ICE
Not provided

Energy & emissions

ECO class
Not provided
Battery power
Not provided
Fuel grade
95
Mild Hybrid
?

A car with a small electric motor and battery that assist the combustion engine and recover braking energy but cannot drive on electricity alone. Glossary entry

Not provided
Battery type
Not provided
CO2 emissions
?

The amount of carbon dioxide released per kilometre under a standardised test. Lower figures usually go hand in hand with lower fuel consumption. Glossary entry

149 g/km
Full charge home
Not provided
Power consumption
Not provided
Fuel tank capacity
49 l
Full public charging time
Not provided
Driving range, maximum
?

The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry

Not provided
Driving range, minimum
?

The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry

Not provided
Fuel consumption city
Not provided
Average consumption
6.6 l
Fuel consumption highway
Not provided

Dimensions & body

Doors number
5
Number of seats
5
Width
1800 mm
Height
1459 mm
Length
4361 mm
Body type
Hatchback 5-door
Wheelbase
?

The distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels. A longer wheelbase usually gives more cabin space and a calmer ride; a shorter one helps agility and parking. Glossary entry

2670 mm
U-turn diameter
Not provided
Depth of the ford to be crossed
Not provided
Body style
Hatchback
Rear track width
?

The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry

1562 mm
Trunk volume max
Not provided
Trunk volume min
Not provided
Front track width
?

The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry

1561 mm
Max weight
1960 kg
Curb weight
?

The weight of the vehicle with all standard equipment and fluids but without passengers or cargo. Glossary entry

1465 kg
Ground clearance, maximum
?

The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry

Not provided
Ground clearance, minimum
?

The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry

156 mm

Identity & configuration

Vehicle class
C
Right-hand drive
No

Additional specifications

Stop
Not provided
Start
2024-10-01
Wheel size
Not provided
Rear brakes
Disc
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear suspension
Independent, spring
Front suspension
Independent, spring

Trim equipment

Dimensions & body

Number of seats
5

Additional specifications

Driver Assistance Systems
Anti-lock braking system (ABS), Electronic stability program (ESP), Emergency brake assist (BAS, EBD, EBA), Automatic slip regulation (ASR), Lane departure warning system, Blind spot monitoring system, Drive mode selection system
Stop
Not provided
View
Light sensor, Rain sensor
Start
2024-10-01
Airbags
Driver's airbag, Passenger airbag, Side front airbags, Window airbags (curtains)
Camera
Rear-view camera
Isofix
Isofix for the back row
Comfort
On-board computer, Keyless entry system, Electronic parking brake
Interior
Sports front seats
Safety
Driver drowsiness detection
Sound
Audio system
Diameter
R18 ″
Multimedia
Wireless Charging for Smartphone
Speakers
6 speakers
Cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Parking assist system
Rear parking sensors, Automatic parking system
Power steering
Power steering
Air conditioner
Multi-zone climate control
Anti theft system
Keyless central locking, Immobilizer

Not provided means the source has no value. Zero remains zero. Units are shown as supplied; range test cycles are only stated when known.

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Comfort and Convenience

Cabin temperature suits nobody universally: one person feels a draught where another wants more air moving. Agreeing on settings, or letting people direct vents their own way, is usually how shared journeys get negotiated.

Safety and Driver Assistance

Locating the wipers, lights and demister before setting off is quick preparation that pays back when rain arrives or a window fogs, since searching for a control is a poor use of attention mid-journey.

Multimedia and Connectivity

Keeping a phone charged matters most on longer trips, where navigation drains a battery steadily. Where a suitable socket or charging point is available, a cable kept in the car prevents arriving with nothing left.