The new, updated 1-series BMWs are quite impressive:
118d: 143hp, 300 Nm at 2000 rpm, 9 seconds 0-62
41.5 mpg urban, 57.5 highway, 50 mpg combined
120d: 177hp, 350 Nm at 2000 rpm, 7.5 seconds 0-62
38 mpg urban, 57.5 highway, 48 mpg combined
Now, from what I read, the Americanized, non-hatchback 1-series will only get the 3.0 gas engine - a fine engine without any doubt. But wouldn't the diesel be much better? The 120d is a genuine hot diesel hatch.
118d: 143hp, 300 Nm at 2000 rpm, 9 seconds 0-62
41.5 mpg urban, 57.5 highway, 50 mpg combined
120d: 177hp, 350 Nm at 2000 rpm, 7.5 seconds 0-62
38 mpg urban, 57.5 highway, 48 mpg combined
Now, from what I read, the Americanized, non-hatchback 1-series will only get the 3.0 gas engine - a fine engine without any doubt. But wouldn't the diesel be much better? The 120d is a genuine hot diesel hatch.
