Is BMW 118i any good?
I’m not one of the purists that bemoans the loss of rear-wheel drive, because the extra practicality of the front-wheel drive platform is welcome. It’s still early days, but the 1 Series has been able to carry everything that I’ve needed so far….BMW 118i M Sport: first report.
| Model: | BMW 118i M Sport |
|---|---|
| Any problems? | None |
Is the 118i powerful enough?
Tick that box. The 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine in this 118i is shared with the Mini and other small BMWs. It’s powerful enough, smooth and economical.
Is a BMW 118i a good first car?
The BMW 1 Series is everything you want in a first car. For starters, it’s a BMW, and being a car of this ilk, you can rest assured that it will be reliable, safe, and will add some streed-cred or glamour to your life. it’s also a fun car to drive on a daily basis.
Where is BMW 118i made?
Leipzig
The very first car is this blue 118i with the sport package. Built at the Leipzig factory in Germany, the revamped 1 Series follows the first- and second-gen rear-wheel-drive generations of the compact hatchback and is just one of the eight models assembled at the plant.
What is the difference between 118i and 118d?
Fuel consumption BMW says its most efficient petrol engine in the 1 Series range is the three-cylinder in the 118i, which uses just 5.2L/100km after a combination of urban and open roads. The diesel unit in the 118d will use 4.2L/100km. That’s great fuel economy, even if it is higher than the claimed figures.
Is the BMW 118i better than 116i?
The 116i with it’s over boost feature has only 10nm of torque less than the 118i. So driving normally the two feel exactly the same to drive. The 118i only starts to feel stronger above 5000rpm and continues to pull past 6000rpm where the 116i starts to feel a bit breathless.
Is a BMW 118i Turbo?
The BMW 118i denotes a three-cylinder 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine.
Is it worth buying used BMW 1 Series?
The BMW 1 Series is a popular choice for used car buyers. Because the 1-Series feels like a 3-Series to drive but costs less people overlook the small boot and that is also hard to load. The rear legroom is pretty poor too, but not much worse than any other hatchback of this size, or indeed the 3-Series.
What’s the price of a 2006 BMW 118i?
The 2006 BMW 118i range of configurations is currently priced from $5,900. The 2006 BMW 118i carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1200 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you’re considering. The BMW 1 Series 2006 is currently available from $5,900 for the 1 Series 118i up to $30,990 for the 1 Series 118i.
What’s the average mileage of a BMW 118i M Sport?
When I first took delivery of our 118i M Sport I was averaging around 33mpg, but I expected that figure to rise as I went on some longer trips instead of just cruising around town. But, well over 3,000 miles later, that hasn’t been the case and I’m still struggling to get above 34mpg.
What kind of transmission does a BMW 118i have?
Aided by one of the most capable transmissions in the business, the 103 kW/220 N.m three-pot delivers admirable performance considering the 118i’s 1 419 kg frame.
Is the BMW M Sport a good car?
Meanwhile Johnny, who ran a 520d M Sport, was just as complimentary about his car, saying it “hasn’t just reaffirmed its place at the top of the executive saloon class; it’s also proved itself as one of the best all-round cars on sale today”.