UK BMW 2010 1 Series price and specifications

[xcel]

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Wayne Gerdes - CleanMPG - Dec. 31, 2009

BMW 116d – Last years World Car of the Year: $29,857 USD to start and 53.5 mpgUS combined on the NEDC.

With near 50/50 weight distribution, the award winning BMW EfficientDynamics vehicle technologies and the only car in its class with rear wheel drive, the BMW 1-Series sets the standard for dynamic performance and handling. Available in a wide variety of engines and trims in both a 3 and 5door hatch, the BMW 1-Series Sports Hatch features an extensive array of optional equipment to customize your BMW to whatever need you feel the need to fill.

In the case of the 1-series, some of BMW's most fuel efficient offerings (their diesel equipped 3-door, 5-door and Convertible 1- Series) are listed below.

2010 BMW Diesel equipped 1-Series Trim Levels

Trim	Std. Equipment	On the Road Price
Base	16” steel wheels	From $29,857 USD
	Brake Force Display
	Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
	Electra-Cloth upholstery
	Silver interior trim
	Personal Profile Functions
ES	16” Light Alloy Wheels	$1,308 USD over Base
	Manual A/C
SE	16” Light Alloy Wheels	$1,967 USD over Base
	Auto A/C w/ 2-Zone Control
	Armrest front
	Exterior heated mirrors
	Foglights
	Park distance control (rear)
	Sport Multi-function leather wrapped steering wheel
	Heated windshield washer jets
M Sport	17” Alloy Wheels	$2,268 USD over Base
	Chrome plated Door Sill Flashers
	Extended Lighting
	High Gloss Exterior Trim
	Leather wrapped Gear and Handbrake lever
	Silver aluminum interior trim
	M Aerodynamic body styling
	M Sport Suspension
	Sport Seats

2010 BMW Diesel equipped 1-Series Specs and Pricing

Model	HP	0 – 62 mph (sec)	FE (mpgUS combined - NEDC)	On the road price ($ USD)
3-Door 116d	116	10.2	53.5	$29,857
3-Door 118d	143	8.9	52.3	$31,682
3-Door 120d ES	177	7.5	49.1	$36,146
3-Door 123d ES	204	7.0	45.3	$38,962
5-Door 116d	116	10.2	53.5	$30,722
5-Door 118d	143	8.9	52.3	$32,546
5-Door 120d ES	177	7.5	49.1	$37,011
5-Door 123d ES	204	7.0	45.3	$40,468

2010 BMW Diesel equipped 1-Series Convertible Trim Levels

Trim	Std. Equipment	On the Road Price
ES	16” Light Alloy Wheels	From $38,874
	Manual A/C
	Aux input
	BMW Business Radio w/ CD player
	Electric Power Steering
SE	16” Light Alloy Wheels	$1,586 USD over Base
	Auto A/C w/ 2-Zone Control
	Armrest front
	Park distance control (rear)
	Auto dimming rear view mirror
	Sport Multi-function leather wrapped steering wheel
M Sport	17” Alloy Wheels	$2,268 USD over Base
	Chrome plated Door Sill Flashers
	High Gloss Exterior Trim
	Leather wrapped Gear and Handbrake lever
	M Aerodynamic body styling
	M multi-function leather wrapped steering wheel
	M Sport Suspension
	Sport Seats

2010 BMW Diesel equipped 1-Series Specs and Pricing

Model	HP	0 – 62 mph (sec)	FE (mpgUS combined - NEDC)	On the road price ($ USD)
Convertible 118d ES	143	9.5	48.0	$38,874
Convertible 120d SE	177	8.1	46.2	$42,784
Convertible 123d SE	204	7.5	43.6	$45,694

[Butterfly Mage]

the thing I have often is this: does the EPA prevent fuel efficiency in the United States, or are the automakers beholden to the oil industry? The 54 MPG car sold in Europe usually gets dumbed down to 25 MPG in America. It's a never-ending source of frustration for me.

[xcel]

Hi Butterfly Mage:

___Remember that these are NEDC combined numbers so you can take an ~ 20% haircut off the NEDC's FE numbers to match the 08 EPA.

___Regarding why these Super-Diesel's are not over here. The EPA is part of that story but we are also to blame. BMW is ready to bring the small 4's over at any time but its US based customer may not take the smaller 2.0L I4's up in a sufficient number to make it profitable. When fuel costs rise, their will be huge pressure by not only the CAFE' std.'s but the public will finally get it. That is if the powers that be do not drive diesel fuel vs. gasoline out of whack to dissuade diesel automobile uptake that is? Diesel vs. gasoline future's prices are within 2 cents of one another yet you have to pay at least a $0.10 premium at the pump for 30% + more efficiency

___Good Luck

___Wayne

[scottd]

Originally Posted by xcel

Hi Butterfly Mage:

___Regarding why these Super-Diesel's are not over here. The EPA is part of that story but we are also to blame. BMW is ready to bring the small 4's over at any time but its US based customer may not take the smaller 2.0L I4's up in a sufficient number to make it profitable. When fuel costs rise, their will be huge pressure by not only the CAFE' std.'s but the public will finally get it. That is if the powers that be do not drive diesel fuel vs. gasoline out of whack to dissuade diesel automobile uptake that is? Diesel vs. gasoline future's prices are within 2 cents of one another yet you have to pay at least a $0.10 premium at the pump for 30% + more efficiency

The price difference between the future's price and the pump is most likely due to taxes.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuel_ta..._United_States

Most people see the difference and say "Why should I by a diesel when it costs more per gallon to fill my tank". If they would do the math, a diesel has better cost per mile numbers than most gas cars. Diesel cost me 30 cents more than gas and my CPM is still better (45 MPG VS 30 MPG).

[kngkeith]

Originally Posted by scottd

The price difference between the future's price and the pump is most likely due to taxes.

Today. And usually. But I remember paying nearly a dollar more per gallon not too long ago. And that was outside of the heating oil demand and other typical market fluctuations. That would make me nervous about buying a diesel.

That said- a small rear drive diesel is quite tempting to me. In fact, if it were in the states with a Toyota, GM, Ford, Honda, or Mazda nameplate on it I'd been in the showroom for a serious look.

Keith