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    2016 BMW 1 Series

    New from

    $36,900 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    3.8 - 8 L / 100km

    About the BMW 1 Series

    Last updated Dec 02, 2025

    The new BMW 1 Series is a Small Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $36,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Sport Line variant and topping out at $62,900 for the Base.

    There are 4 variants of the 1 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2016.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo (160kW/310Nm), 2.0L turbo (110kW/320Nm), 1.6L turbo (130kW/250Nm), 1.5L turbo petrol direct injection (100kW/220Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (110kW/320Nm) and 3.0L turbo (240kW/450Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2016 1 Series is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    71.68 - 159.47 kW/t
    59.78 kW/t
    180.06 kW/t
    Boot Space
    360 litres
    280 litres
    605 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    3.8 - 8 L/100km
    1.6 L/100km
    9.2 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    650 - 1,368 km
    566 km
    1,368 km
    Price
    $36,900 - $62,900
    $22,490
    $78,900
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 1 year
    1 year
    3 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,865 - 2,015 kg
    1,735 kg
    2,050 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,200 - 1,500 kg
    750 kg
    1,800 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    130 - 140 mm
    98 mm
    175 mm

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    All BMW 1 Series Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2025$56,500$84,100
    2024$49,068$76,600
    2023$53,900$76,600
    2022$47,900$72,900
    2021$46,990$70,900
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    2016 BMW 1 Series Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the BMW 1 Series

    Sport Line

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • Surround Sound Speaker
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: F20
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 72.73
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Steering
      • Driver Modes Includes Suspension
      • Driver Modes Includes Traction Control
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Dvd Entertainment Display Screen
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 20.00
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Navigational Systems Data Feed: Internal Memory/hd
      • Navigational Systems Display Type: Colour
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Navigational Systems Traffic Info
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Radio Settings
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Telematics Advanced Auto Collision Notification
      • Telematics Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
      • Telematics Manufacturer Name: Concierge Services
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Iso
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1200
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 360
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 35.8
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1018
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1400
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1055
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1386
      • Front Track (mm): 1535
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 140
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.1
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.3
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 55.1
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 55.8
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 41.5
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 33.0
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.6
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.8
      • Overall Height (mm): 1440
      • Overall Length (mm): 4329
      • Overall Width (mm): 1765
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 972
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1417
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 837
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1366
      • Rear Track (mm): 1569
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10900
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2690
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 82.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 116
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
      • Engine (l): 1.5
      • Engine (cc): 1499
      • Engine Code: B38b15m0
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 3
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 94.6
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 52
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Location: ?
      • Display Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Low Tire Pressure Indicator Displays Pressure Reading
      • Number Of Display Screens: 1
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
      • Upholstery Color: Red
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Anti-lift
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Includes Sunroof
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1040
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 5.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 20.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 4.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 23.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 6.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 16.1
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 5.0
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.5
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 130
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 136
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 100
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 220
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1250
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof One Touch Opening
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Number Of Airbags: 6
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 1
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 1
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Variable Distance Period
    • Steering
      • Heated Steering Wheel
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
      • Limited Slip Differential Rear Type: Electronic
      • Transmission Code: I-250-turbo
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Digital Display
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 650
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1865
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1375
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1344
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 17
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Run Flat
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 17
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Run Flat
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Urban Line

    Adds to Sport Line:
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Thigh Support
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support
      • Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Tilt Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    Removes from Sport Line:
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Red
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 1
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 1
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth

    M Sport

    Adds to Urban Line:
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 110.34
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 6.50
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 130
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 84.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 148
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1997
      • Engine Code: N20b20m0
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 90.1
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Size (in): 8.80
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
    • Lights
      • Cornering Led Lights Location: Cornering Lights
      • Front Fog Led Lights Location: Front Fog Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlight Control Speed Dependent
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 800
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 15.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 19.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.5
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.5
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.2
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 243
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 151
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 218
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 160
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 310
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1350
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 1
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 1
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Variable Rack
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Code: 8hp45
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 8
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Auto-dimming Passenger Door Mirrors
      • Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 680
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1895
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1450
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1419
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 18
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 18
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245
    Removes from Urban Line:
    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Body exterior
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 72.73
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Modes Includes Traction Control
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 140
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 82.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 116
      • Engine (l): 1.5
      • Engine (cc): 1499
      • Engine Code: B38b15m0
      • Number Of Cylinders: 3
      • Stroke Engine: 94.6
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Location: ?
      • Display Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Number Of Display Screens: 1
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1040
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 5.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 20.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 4.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 23.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 6.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 16.1
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 5.0
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.5
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 130
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 136
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 100
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 220
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1250
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Thigh Support
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support
      • Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Tilt Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Code: I-250-turbo
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 650
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1865
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1375
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1344
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 17
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 17
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Base

    Adds to M Sport:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 7
      • System Digital Radio
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 157.38
    • Convenience
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 8.80
      • Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
      • Parking Distance System Side Type: Sensor
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1512
      • Overall Height (mm): 1430
      • Overall Length (mm): 4324
      • Rear Track (mm): 1532
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 175
      • Engine (l): 3.0
      • Engine (cc): 2979
      • Engine Code: N55b30o0
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Stroke Engine: 89.6
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Active High Beam
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 693
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 16.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 10.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 9.7
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.5
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 326
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 240
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 450
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1300
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Gearchange Paddles
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Alloy
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Alloy
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2015
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1525
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1494
    Removes from M Sport:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 110.34
    • Convenience
      • Front Dvd Entertainment Display Screen
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Navigational Systems Data Feed: Internal Memory/hd
      • Navigational Systems Display Type: Colour
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 6.50
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1535
      • Overall Height (mm): 1440
      • Overall Length (mm): 4329
      • Rear Track (mm): 1569
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 148
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1997
      • Engine Code: N20b20m0
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 90.1
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Size (in): 8.80
    • Lights
      • Cornering Led Lights Location: Cornering Lights
      • Front Fog Led Lights Location: Front Fog Lights
      • Headlight Control Speed Dependent
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 800
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 15.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 19.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.5
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.5
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.2
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 243
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 151
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 218
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 160
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 310
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1350
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Steering
      • Heated Steering Wheel
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 680
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1895
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1450
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1419
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 18
      • Front Wheels Tire Run Flat
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 18
      • Rear Wheels Tire Run Flat
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    2016 BMW 1 Series Dimensions

    1430mm
    1765mm
    4324mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2016 BMW 1 Series Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20241300Kg1300Kg
    20231300Kg1300Kg
    20221300Kg1300Kg
    20211300Kg1300Kg
    20201300Kg1300Kg
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    2016 BMW 1 Series Fuel Economy

    There are 8 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 1 Series

    The most fuel efficient BMW 1 Series is the M Sport with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo and uses 3.8L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The BMW 1 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo and uses 8L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the BMW 1 Series variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    BMW 1 SeriesFuel TypeCombined
    1.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded5.0 L/100km
    1.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded4.8 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, RWDDiesel3.8 L/100km
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, RWDDiesel3.8 L/100km
    1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded5.7 L/100km
    1.6L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded5.7 L/100km
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    2016 BMW 1 Series Warranty

    What is the warranty on a BMW 1 Series?

    The BMW 1 Series offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    BMW 1 Series FAQs

    The cheapest BMW 1 Series is the Sport Line that starts from $36,900.

    The most expensive BMW 1 Series is the Base that starts from $62,900.

    The best towing capacity of a BMW 1 Series is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Sport Line, Urban Line and M Sport.

    The largest BMW 1 Series is the Sport Line which measures 1765mm wide, 4329mm in length and sits 1440mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW 1 Series is the Base which has 240kW of power from its 3.0L Turbo engine.

    The BMW 1 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest BMW 1 Series is the Base which weighs 2015 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW 1 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.

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