About the BMW 1 Series
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2016 BMW 1 Series is a Small Luxury offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $36,900 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 petrol direct injection (160kW/310Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (110kW/320Nm), 1.6L turbo petrol direct injection (130kW/250Nm), 1.5L turbo petrol direct injection (100kW/220Nm) and 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (240kW/450Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The 2016 1 Series was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
2016 BMW 1 Series Price
Sport Line
Urban Line
M Sport
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $62,900 |
| 3.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $62,900 |
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2016 BMW 1 Series Specs
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2016 BMW 1 Series Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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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 DIESEL COMMON RAIL 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 PETROL DIRECT INJECTION 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 Series | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.0 L/100km |
| 1.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 4.8 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 3.8 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 3.8 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.7 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.7 L/100km |
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.
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 M Sport 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 PETROL DIRECT INJECTION 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.