BMW 1 Series Specs & Dimensions

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Technical data

External dimensions

BMW 1 Series dimensions diagram 4,361 mm 1,800 mm 1,459 mm
Values shown are maximum dimensions
Number of doors
5
Turning circle
11.4 - 11.7 m
Wheelbase
2.67 m

The BMW 1 Series has dimensions of approximately 4,361 mm in length, 1,800 mm in width, and 1,459 mm in height.

Internal dimensions

Number of seats
5
Boot (seats up)
300 - 380 L
Boot (seats down)
1,135 - 1,200 L

The BMW 1 Series offers a boot space of approximately 380 litres with the seats up, which expands to about 1,200 litres with the seats down.

Transmission and fuel

Transmission
Automatic
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£28,883
Monthly
£240*
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£9,495
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Trims and engines

1 Series

Photo is for illustrative purposes

1 Series Sport

RRP £32,625

Carwow price from

£28,883

The Sport adds a more performance-orientated Sport+ mode to the BMW 1 Series. It also gives the car 17-inch alloy wheels, front sports seats, launch control, black exterior highlights and a dark chrome exhaust pipe.

Sport standard equipment

  • Rain sensor
  • Heated rear window
  • Body colour door handles
  • High level third brake light
  • Automatic dimming rear view mirror
  • Manual headlight levelling
  • Follow me home headlights
  • Welcome lighting
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED Headlights
  • LED front fog lights
  • Shark fin antenna
  • Visible VIN plate
  • Rear fog lights
  • Front and rear bumper system with replaceable deformation elements
  • Rear window wiper
  • Lightweight engineering
  • Green tinted heat protection glazing
  • Front and rear electric windows with open and close fingertip control, anti trap facility and comfort closing
  • Direction indicator side lights in exterior mirrors
  • Nearside reverse light in rear light cluster
  • Manual headlight beam throw control
  • Power folding and heated door mirrors
  • Fading support
  • Matt black air guide grilles
  • Front bumper in Body colour with exclusive Sport air inlets finished in High gloss Black
  • Rear bumper in Body colour with exclusive Sport design elements finished in High gloss Black
  • High gloss shadowline window frame, Recess cover mirror frames and B/C pillar embelisher trim
  • LED eyebrow turn indicators
  • Preparation for high beam assistant
  • Automatic windscreen wipers and automatic headlight
  • Integrated front windscreen with washer jets
  • Trailer stabilisation logic
  • Chrome exhaust twin tailpipes round 90mm in left
  • Kidney grille in chrome frame with highgloss black struts
  • Matt black wheel arch trim
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Front door sill finishers in black plastic with BMW designation in metallic look
  • Electrically adjustable exterior mirror with mirror adjustment switch on drivers armrest and aspheric on driver side, convex on passenger side
  • High gloss black exterior mirrors
  • Grained matt black roof strip
  • Model badge on tailgate right
  • On board computer
  • Speed limiter
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Personal Profile
  • BMW Teleservices
  • Attentiveness assist
  • Active guard plus
  • Optimum shift indicator
  • Oil sensor for level and grade
  • Check Control warning system for monitoring of lights and door/luggage compartment open warning
  • Eco pro mode
  • Pull away assistant
  • Integrated owners handbook
  • BMW ConnectedDrive online services
  • Electric power steering with Servotronic steering optimised at all speed ranges
  • Park assist including reversing assistant, lateral parking aid and reversing assist camera
  • Rigidly mounted rear subframe - Multi link construction with separate spring / damper configuration and excellent driving characteristics
  • Front axle single joint with specific axle kinematics to minimise drive influences on steering + provide increased rigidity agile driving behaviour
  • Bluetooth / WiFi interface for wireless connection of mobile terminal devices and audio streaming
  • Speed limit Info including no-overtaking indicator
  • Evasion assistant
  • BMW Live cockpit plus
  • My modes (Personal / Efficient / Sport)
  • Left turn warning with brake function
  • Personal e-SIM
  • Flat airvents in instrument panel with adjustable slats
  • Height adjustable front head restraints
  • 3 rear seat head restraints
  • Manual adjust steering wheel
  • Glove compartment
  • Multi-function controls for steering wheel
  • Folding rear clothes hook
  • Storage compartment in luggage compartment
  • Storage compartment in centre console
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • Front and rear door pockets with bottle holders
  • Conditioned based service
  • Driver and front passenger seat heating
  • Four grab handles integrated in roof lining
  • Front and rear side armrest integrated into door trim
  • Driver and front passenger backrest net on rear
  • Front armrest with storage compartment
  • Child seat ISOFIX attachment for two outer rear seats and front passenger seat with anchorage points
  • Driver side folding compartment in instrument panel
  • Rear seat backrest with manual 60:40 split folding with 3 top tether clips integrated on rear of seat panels
  • Sun visors with vanity mirrors and insert tab
  • 12V power socket in front centre console with blanking plug
  • Type C two USB ports in rear centre console
  • Stowage of the parcel shelf in luggage compartment trim
  • 3 spoke sports leather steering wheel in black leather with black stitching and decorative finisher in pearl chrome
  • Two front centre console cupholders
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Footrest and pedals in black plastic
  • Luggage compartment for bag hooks on left and right, foldable luggage compartment liner and four lashing eyelets
  • Cargo function on 2nd seat row
  • Black boot net with lashing eyes
  • Dual zone automatic air conditioning with extended contents
  • Anthracite front and rear floor mats
  • Upper retaining strap integrated into backrest rear panels
  • Locking wheel bolts
  • Central locking switch for all doors, fuel filler cap and luggage compartment
  • Thatcham Cat.1 alarm and immobiliser
  • Remote central locking with two Integrate key, one button for opening and closing all lock, open and close window, button for open luggage compartment
  • Deadlocking function system to all doors
  • Drive away locking system on all doors and luggage compartment with de-activated in iDrive settings
  • Wheel slip limitation close to the actuator (ARB)
  • Start/stop button illuminated in centre console with keyless engine start and auto start stop deactivation button
  • Side impact protection
  • Seatbelt warning
  • Cornering brake control
  • Warning triangle and first aid kit
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
  • BMW emergency call
  • Brake drying
  • Front and rear disc brakes
  • 2 tone horn
  • Driver and front passenger seat belt security check
  • Anti lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist
  • Braking readiness
  • 3 point seatbelts on all seats, front pyrotechnic belt tensioners, stopper and belt force limiters, rear coded belt buckles
  • Child proof locking system in rear door
  • Dynamic stability control + (DSC+)
  • Airbags - Front driver/passenger, front and rear curtain head protection, front side, manual deactivation of front passenger airbag
  • Crash sensor activating of airbags, Unlocking doors, hazard warning lights, interior light, safety battery terminal
  • Electrically operated hand brake including automatic hold function
  • Comfort modes
  • Anti roll bar front and rear
  • Electronic differential lock
  • Drive Performance Control
  • Petrol Particulate Filter
  • High precision injection
  • Balancer shaft
  • VALVETRONIC engine management
  • Aluminium lightweight construction
  • Suspension with twin tube gas filled shock absorbers with degressive characteristic curve
  • Double VANOS twin scroll turbocharging system
  • 7 speed automatic transmission with double clutch technology
  • Electronic selector lever
  • 49 litre fuel tank
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Interior lights pack - 1 Series
  • Connected pack professional - 1 Series
  • Reduced rolling resistance tyres
  • Tyre repair kit plus - tyre sealant, autonomous power supply via rechargeable battery, wheel attachment via magnets & mounting pin, auto tyre filling

One engine available with the Sport trim

1 Series

Photo is for illustrative purposes

1 Series M Sport

RRP £34,625

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£30,643

The M Sport version of the BMW 1 Series gives the car M Sport suspension, as well as a number of exclusive 'M' decals and highlights. The car also has 18-inch wheels.

M Sport standard equipment

  • Rain sensor
  • Heated rear window
  • Body colour door handles
  • High level third brake light
  • Automatic dimming rear view mirror
  • Follow me home headlights
  • Welcome lighting
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED Headlights
  • LED front fog lights
  • Shark fin antenna
  • Visible VIN plate
  • Rear fog lights
  • Front and rear bumper system with replaceable deformation elements
  • Rear window wiper
  • Lightweight engineering
  • Green tinted heat protection glazing
  • Front and rear electric windows with open and close fingertip control, anti trap facility and comfort closing
  • Direction indicator side lights in exterior mirrors
  • Nearside reverse light in rear light cluster
  • Chrome 'M' logo side designation
  • Body colour roof trims
  • Fading support
  • Matt black air guide grilles
  • Chrome kidney grille frame with Satin Aluminium struts
  • Front door sill finishers in black plastic with M designation in metallic look
  • High gloss shadowline window frame, Recess cover mirror frames and B/C pillar embelisher trim
  • LED eyebrow turn indicators
  • Preparation for high beam assistant
  • Folding side mirrors with auto dimming/folding wing mirrors with auto dimming
  • Automatic windscreen wipers and automatic headlight
  • Integrated front windscreen with washer jets
  • Trailer stabilisation logic
  • Chrome exhaust twin tailpipes round 90mm in left
  • Matt black wheel arch trim
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Side sill covers with M specific design in body colour
  • Electrically adjustable exterior mirror with mirror adjustment switch on drivers armrest and aspheric on driver side, convex on passenger side
  • Exterior M sport design elements
  • High gloss black exterior mirrors
  • Model badge on tailgate right
  • Front bumper panel with M specific design in vehicle colour with inserts in black high gloss
  • Rear bumper panel with M-specific design in vehicle colour with inserts in black high gloss
  • On board computer
  • Speed limiter
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Personal Profile
  • BMW Teleservices
  • Attentiveness assist
  • Active guard plus
  • Optimum shift indicator
  • Oil sensor for level and grade
  • Check Control warning system for monitoring of lights and door/luggage compartment open warning
  • Eco pro mode
  • Pull away assistant
  • Integrated owners handbook
  • BMW ConnectedDrive online services
  • Gearshift time display in manual mode
  • Electric power steering with Servotronic steering optimised at all speed ranges
  • Park assist including reversing assistant, lateral parking aid and reversing assist camera
  • Rigidly mounted rear subframe - Multi link construction with separate spring / damper configuration and excellent driving characteristics
  • Front axle single joint with specific axle kinematics to minimise drive influences on steering + provide increased rigidity agile driving behaviour
  • Bluetooth / WiFi interface for wireless connection of mobile terminal devices and audio streaming
  • Speed limit Info including no-overtaking indicator
  • Evasion assistant
  • BMW Live cockpit plus
  • My modes (Personal / Efficient / Sport)
  • Left turn warning with brake function
  • Personal e-SIM
  • Flat airvents in instrument panel with adjustable slats
  • Height adjustable front head restraints
  • 3 rear seat head restraints
  • Anthracite headlining
  • Manual adjust steering wheel
  • Glove compartment
  • Gearshift paddles on steering wheel
  • Multi-function controls for steering wheel
  • Folding rear clothes hook
  • Storage compartment in luggage compartment
  • Storage compartment in centre console
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • Front and rear door pockets with bottle holders
  • Conditioned based service
  • Driver and front passenger seat heating
  • Four grab handles integrated in roof lining
  • Front and rear side armrest integrated into door trim
  • Driver and front passenger backrest net on rear
  • Front armrest with storage compartment
  • Child seat ISOFIX attachment for two outer rear seats and front passenger seat with anchorage points
  • Driver side folding compartment in instrument panel
  • Rear seat backrest with manual 60:40 split folding with 3 top tether clips integrated on rear of seat panels
  • Sun visors with vanity mirrors and insert tab
  • 12V power socket in front centre console with blanking plug
  • Type C two USB ports in rear centre console
  • Stowage of the parcel shelf in luggage compartment trim
  • 3 spoke sports leather steering wheel with black leather and stitching, pearl chrome decorative finish, specific M Badge
  • Two front centre console cupholders
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Footrest and pedals in black plastic
  • Luggage compartment for bag hooks on left and right, foldable luggage compartment liner and four lashing eyelets
  • Cargo function on 2nd seat row
  • Black boot net with lashing eyes
  • Dual zone automatic air conditioning with extended contents
  • Anthracite front and rear floor mats
  • Upper retaining strap integrated into backrest rear panels
  • Locking wheel bolts
  • Central locking switch for all doors, fuel filler cap and luggage compartment
  • Thatcham Cat.1 alarm and immobiliser
  • Deadlocking function system to all doors
  • Remote control with integrated key with High-gloss Black inlay and M designation and 1 button for open/ close lock, window, open luggage compartment
  • Drive away locking system on all doors and luggage compartment with de-activated in iDrive settings
  • Wheel slip limitation close to the actuator (ARB)
  • Start/stop button illuminated in centre console with keyless engine start and auto start stop deactivation button
  • Side impact protection
  • Seatbelt warning
  • Cornering brake control
  • Warning triangle and first aid kit
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
  • BMW emergency call
  • Brake drying
  • Front and rear disc brakes
  • 2 tone horn
  • Driver and front passenger seat belt security check
  • Anti lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist
  • Braking readiness
  • 3 point seatbelts on all seats, front pyrotechnic belt tensioners, stopper and belt force limiters, rear coded belt buckles
  • Child proof locking system in rear door
  • Dynamic stability control + (DSC+)
  • Airbags - Front driver/passenger, front and rear curtain head protection, front side, manual deactivation of front passenger airbag
  • Crash sensor activating of airbags, Unlocking doors, hazard warning lights, interior light, safety battery terminal
  • Electrically operated hand brake including automatic hold function
  • Comfort modes
  • Anti roll bar front and rear
  • Electronic differential lock
  • Drive Performance Control
  • Petrol Particulate Filter
  • High precision injection
  • Steptronic transmission with double clutch
  • Balancer shaft
  • Twin tube gas filled shock absorbers with degressive characteristic curve
  • VALVETRONIC engine management
  • Aluminium lightweight construction
  • Double VANOS twin scroll turbocharging system
  • Electronic selector lever
  • M Adaptive suspension
  • 49 litre fuel tank
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Interior lights pack - 1 Series
  • Connected pack professional - 1 Series
  • M Sport exterior styling aerodynamics pack - 1 Series
  • Reduced rolling resistance tyres
  • Tyre repair kit plus - tyre sealant, autonomous power supply via rechargeable battery, wheel attachment via magnets & mounting pin, auto tyre filling
  • Contrast stitching on instrument panel

2 engines available with the M Sport trim

1 Series

Photo is for illustrative purposes

1 Series M135

RRP £45,550

Carwow price from

£40,467

M135 signifies this 1-Series is fitted with the most powerful engine currently available - a 300hp four-cylinder. As an M model, it comes with lots of equipment, including full LED lights, gloss black exterior trim, a full parking assistance package and sporty interior trim.

M135 standard equipment

  • Rain sensor
  • Heated rear window
  • Body colour door handles
  • High level third brake light
  • Automatic dimming rear view mirror
  • Sun protection glass
  • Follow me home headlights
  • Welcome lighting
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED Headlights
  • Cerium grey exterior mirror caps
  • Shark fin antenna
  • Visible VIN plate
  • Rear fog lights
  • Front and rear bumper system with replaceable deformation elements
  • Rear window wiper
  • Lightweight engineering
  • Green tinted heat protection glazing
  • Front and rear electric windows with open and close fingertip control, anti trap facility and comfort closing
  • Direction indicator side lights in exterior mirrors
  • Nearside reverse light in rear light cluster
  • Body colour roof trims
  • Fading support
  • Matt black air guide grilles
  • Front door sill finishers with M135i designation
  • Kidney grille frame in Cerium Grey with Mesh design
  • M rear spoiler in high gloss black
  • High gloss shadowline window frame, Recess cover mirror frames and B/C pillar embelisher trim
  • LED eyebrow turn indicators
  • Preparation for high beam assistant
  • M Performance exhaust system with valve control and minimised exhaust back pressure
  • Reinforced crank drive, new pistons and adapted con rods
  • Folding side mirrors with auto dimming/folding wing mirrors with auto dimming
  • Automatic windscreen wipers and automatic headlight
  • Integrated front windscreen with washer jets
  • M Performance specific setup
  • Trailer stabilisation logic
  • Matt black wheel arch trim
  • Exhaust tailpipe, Cerium Grey with bevelled finish - twin, round 100mm, left and right split
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Electrically adjustable exterior mirror with mirror adjustment switch on drivers armrest and aspheric on driver side, convex on passenger side
  • M sport roof spoiler
  • Model badge on tailgate right
  • On board computer
  • Electric power steering
  • Speed limiter
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Personal Profile
  • BMW Teleservices
  • Attentiveness assist
  • Active guard plus
  • Optimum shift indicator
  • Oil sensor for level and grade
  • Check Control warning system for monitoring of lights and door/luggage compartment open warning
  • Eco pro mode
  • Pull away assistant
  • Integrated owners handbook
  • BMW ConnectedDrive online services
  • Gearshift time display in manual mode
  • Park assist including reversing assistant, lateral parking aid and reversing assist camera
  • Rigidly mounted rear subframe - Multi link construction with separate spring / damper configuration and excellent driving characteristics
  • Energy efficient operating strategy
  • Front axle single joint with specific axle kinematics to minimise drive influences on steering + provide increased rigidity agile driving behaviour
  • Sporty fast gear shifting in sport mode
  • Bluetooth / WiFi interface for wireless connection of mobile terminal devices and audio streaming
  • M Sports steering with M135i xDrive specific settings
  • Speed limit Info including no-overtaking indicator
  • Electro hydraulically controlled multi-plate clutch transfers drive to rear axle and with power take-off device located on the front differential.
  • Evasion assistant
  • BMW Live cockpit plus
  • My modes (Personal / Efficient / Sport)
  • Left turn warning with brake function
  • Personal e-SIM
  • Flat airvents in instrument panel with adjustable slats
  • Height adjustable front head restraints
  • 3 rear seat head restraints
  • Anthracite headlining
  • Manual adjust steering wheel
  • Glove compartment
  • Multi-function controls for steering wheel
  • Folding rear clothes hook
  • Storage compartment in luggage compartment
  • Storage compartment in centre console
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • Front and rear door pockets with bottle holders
  • Conditioned based service
  • Driver and front passenger seat heating
  • Four grab handles integrated in roof lining
  • Front and rear side armrest integrated into door trim
  • Driver and front passenger backrest net on rear
  • Front armrest with storage compartment
  • Child seat ISOFIX attachment for two outer rear seats and front passenger seat with anchorage points
  • Driver side folding compartment in instrument panel
  • Rear seat backrest with manual 60:40 split folding with 3 top tether clips integrated on rear of seat panels
  • Sun visors with vanity mirrors and insert tab
  • 12V power socket in front centre console with blanking plug
  • Type C two USB ports in rear centre console
  • Stowage of the parcel shelf in luggage compartment trim
  • Two front centre console cupholders
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Footrest and pedals in black plastic
  • Luggage compartment for bag hooks on left and right, foldable luggage compartment liner and four lashing eyelets
  • Cargo function on 2nd seat row
  • Black boot net with lashing eyes
  • Dual zone automatic air conditioning with extended contents
  • Anthracite front and rear floor mats
  • Upper retaining strap integrated into backrest rear panels
  • 3 spoke Walknappa leather steering wheel, decorative stitching, badge, pearl chrome finish, thumbnails, red centre and black/red high gloss paddles
  • Locking wheel bolts
  • Central locking switch for all doors, fuel filler cap and luggage compartment
  • Thatcham Cat.1 alarm and immobiliser
  • Deadlocking function system to all doors
  • Remote control with integrated key with High-gloss Black inlay and M designation and 1 button for open/ close lock, window, open luggage compartment
  • Drive away locking system on all doors and luggage compartment with de-activated in iDrive settings
  • Wheel slip limitation close to the actuator (ARB)
  • Start/stop button illuminated in centre console with keyless engine start and auto start stop deactivation button
  • Side impact protection
  • Seatbelt warning
  • Cornering brake control
  • Warning triangle and first aid kit
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
  • BMW emergency call
  • Brake drying
  • Front and rear disc brakes
  • 2 tone horn
  • Driver and front passenger seat belt security check
  • Anti lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist
  • Braking readiness
  • 3 point seatbelts on all seats, front pyrotechnic belt tensioners, stopper and belt force limiters, rear coded belt buckles
  • Child proof locking system in rear door
  • Dynamic stability control + (DSC+)
  • Airbags - Front driver/passenger, front and rear curtain head protection, front side, manual deactivation of front passenger airbag
  • Crash sensor activating of airbags, Unlocking doors, hazard warning lights, interior light, safety battery terminal
  • Integrated torsen mechanical limited slip differential on front axle
  • M Sport brakes with blue calipers M designation in front
  • Electrically operated hand brake including automatic hold function
  • Comfort modes
  • Anti roll bar front and rear
  • Electronic differential lock
  • Launch control
  • Drive Performance Control
  • Petrol Particulate Filter
  • High precision injection
  • Steptronic transmission with double clutch
  • Engine cover with M performance designation
  • Balancer shaft
  • Double VANOS
  • Twin tube gas filled shock absorbers with degressive characteristic curve
  • VALVETRONIC engine management
  • Aluminium lightweight construction
  • Variable, stepless and infinitely adjustable distribution of drive torque between the front and rear axles
  • M135i specific heavily de-throttled engine intake air guide
  • M135i specific larger turbocharger with integrated divert-air valve
  • xDrive intelligent all wheel drive with M135i specific reinforced components
  • M135i specific high-performance cooling package
  • Electronic selector lever
  • M Adaptive suspension
  • 49 litre fuel tank
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Harman/Kardon surround sound audio system with 12 speakers
  • Interior lights pack - 1 Series
  • Connected pack professional - 1 Series
  • M Sport exterior styling aerodynamics pack - 1 Series 135i
  • Reduced rolling resistance tyres
  • Tyre repair kit plus - tyre sealant, autonomous power supply via rechargeable battery, wheel attachment via magnets & mounting pin, auto tyre filling
  • Contrast stitching on instrument panel

2 engines available with the M135 trim