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BMW 1 Series Cabriolet

2008 – 2010 Convertible Germany

BMW built the 1 Series Cabriolet for only a short time, between 2008 and 2010. In total, 14 variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 143 to 306 hp. The fastest version needs 5.6 s to reach 100 km/h. Combined fuel use starts at 4.9 L/100 km. The same generation also came as coupé and hatchback.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
118d 6AT RWD (143 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Diesel 143 hp 9.6 s 208 6-speed automatic
118d 6MT RWD (143 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Diesel 143 hp 9.5 s 208 6-speed manual
118i 6AT RWD (143 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 143 hp 10.1 s 208 6-speed automatic
118i 6MT RWD (143 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 143 hp 9.3 s 209 6-speed manual
120i 6AT RWD (170 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 170 hp 9.0 s 217 6-speed automatic
120i 6MT RWD (170 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 170 hp 8.4 s 220 6-speed manual
120d 6AT RWD (177 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Diesel 177 hp 8.2 s 220 6-speed automatic
120d 6MT RWD (177 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Diesel 177 hp 8.1 s 222 6-speed manual
123d 6AT RWD (204 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Diesel 204 hp 7.6 s 230 6-speed automatic
123d 6MT RWD (204 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Diesel 204 hp 7.5 s 230 6-speed manual
125i 6AT RWD (218 HP)
3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 218 hp 7.4 s 237 6-speed automatic
125i 6MT RWD (218 HP)
3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 218 hp 6.8 s 238 6-speed manual
135i 6AT RWD (306 HP)
3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 306 hp 5.7 s 249 6-speed automatic
135i 6MT RWD (306 HP)
3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 306 hp 5.6 s 249 6-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1995 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
105.1 KW @ 4000 RPM143 HP @ 4000 RPM141 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
221 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM300 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
13.5 gallons (51.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
129 mph (208 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55R16

Dimensions

Length
171.6 in (4359 mm)
Width
68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height
55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.2/59.8 in (1,478/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
9.1 cuFT (258 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight
3252 lbs (1475 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4277 lbs (1940 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
Highway
48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
Combined
47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1995 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
105.1 KW @ 4000 RPM143 HP @ 4000 RPM141 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
221 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM300 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
13.5 gallons (51.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
129 mph (208 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55R16

Dimensions

Length
171.6 in (4359 mm)
Width
68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height
55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.2/59.8 in (1,478/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
9.1 cuFT (258 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight
3197 lbs (1450 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4222 lbs (1915 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
Highway
53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km)
Combined
48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1995 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
105 KW @ 6000 RPM143 HP @ 6000 RPM141 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
140 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM190 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
13.5 gallons (51.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
129 mph (208 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/55R16

Dimensions

Length
171.6 in (4359 mm)
Width
68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height
55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.2/59.8 in (1,478/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
9.1 cuFT (258 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight
3097 lbs (1405 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4123 lbs (1870 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
Highway
41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
Combined
33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1995 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
105 KW @ 6000 RPM143 HP @ 6000 RPM141 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
140 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM190 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
13.5 gallons (51.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/55R16

Dimensions

Length
171.6 in (4359 mm)
Width
68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height
55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.2/59.8 in (1,478/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
9.1 cuFT (258 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight
3042 lbs (1380 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4068 lbs (1845 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
Highway
42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
Combined
35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1995 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
125 KW @ 6700 RPM170 HP @ 6700 RPM168 BHP @ 6700 RPM
Torque
155 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM210 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
13.5 gallons (51.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
135 mph (217 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55R16

Dimensions

Length
171.6 in (4359 mm)
Width
68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height
55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.2/59.8 in (1,478/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
9.1 cuFT (258 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight
3164 lbs (1435 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4189 lbs (1900 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
Highway
42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
Combined
33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1995 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
125 KW @ 6700 RPM170 HP @ 6700 RPM168 BHP @ 6700 RPM
Torque
155 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM210 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
13.5 gallons (51.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
137 mph (220 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55R16

Dimensions

Length
171.6 in (4359 mm)
Width
68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height
55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.2/59.8 in (1,478/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
9.1 cuFT (258 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight
3097 lbs (1405 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4123 lbs (1870 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
Highway
42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
Combined
34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1995 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
130 KW @ 4000 RPM177 HP @ 4000 RPM174 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
258 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM350 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
13.5 gallons (51.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
137 mph (220 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55R16

Dimensions

Length
171.6 in (4359 mm)
Width
68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height
55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.2/59.8 in (1,478/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
9.1 cuFT (258 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight
3296 lbs (1495 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4321 lbs (1960 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Highway
50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km)
Combined
40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1995 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
130 KW @ 4000 RPM177 HP @ 4000 RPM174 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
258 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM350 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel

Performance

Top Speed
138 mph (222 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55R16

Dimensions

Length
171.6 in (4359 mm)
Width
68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height
55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.2/59.8 in (1,478/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
9.1 cuFT (258 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight
3274 lbs (1485 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4299 lbs (1950 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
36.7 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Highway
54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
Combined
46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1995 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
150 KW @ 4400 RPM204 HP @ 4400 RPM201 BHP @ 4400 RPM
Torque
295 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM400 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
13.5 gallons (51.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
143 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/50R17

Dimensions

Length
171.6 in (4359 mm)
Width
68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height
55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.2/59.8 in (1,478/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
9.1 cuFT (258 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight
3340 lbs (1515 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4365 lbs (1980 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Highway
48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
Combined
39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1995 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
150 KW @ 4400 RPM204 HP @ 4400 RPM201 BHP @ 4400 RPM
Torque
295 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM400 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
13.5 gallons (51.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
143 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/50R17

Dimensions

Length
171.6 in (4359 mm)
Width
68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height
55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.2/59.8 in (1,478/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
9.1 cuFT (258 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight
3340 lbs (1515 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4365 lbs (1980 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Highway
51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km)
Combined
43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2996 cm3 (183 ci)
Power
160 KW @ 6100 RPM218 HP @ 6100 RPM215 BHP @ 6100 RPM
Torque
199 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM270 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
13.5 gallons (51.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
147 mph (237 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/50R17

Dimensions

Length
171.6 in (4359 mm)
Width
68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height
55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.2/59.8 in (1,478/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
9.1 cuFT (258 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight
3340 lbs (1515 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4365 lbs (1980 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)
Highway
36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Combined
28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2996 cm3 (183 ci)
Power
160 KW @ 6100 RPM218 HP @ 6100 RPM215 BHP @ 6100 RPM
Torque
199 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM270 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
148 mph (238 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
6.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/50R17

Dimensions

Length
171.6 in (4359 mm)
Width
68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height
55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.2/59.8 in (1,478/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
9.1 cuFT (258 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight
3274 lbs (1485 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4299 lbs (1950 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
19.4 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km)
Highway
37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Combined
28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2979 cm3 (182 ci)
Power
225 KW @ 5800 RPM306 HP @ 5800 RPM302 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
295 lb-ft @ 1300 RPM400 Nm @ 1300 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
13.5 gallons (51.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
5.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
245/35R18

Dimensions

Length
171.6 in (4359 mm)
Width
68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height
55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.2/59.8 in (1,478/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
9.1 cuFT (258 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight
3494 lbs (1585 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4519 lbs (2050 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km)
Highway
33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Combined
25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2979 cm3 (182 ci)
Power
225 KW @ 5800 RPM306 HP @ 5800 RPM302 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
295 lb-ft @ 1300 RPM400 Nm @ 1300 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
13.5 gallons (51.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
5.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
245/35R18

Dimensions

Length
171.6 in (4359 mm)
Width
68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height
55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.2/59.8 in (1,478/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
9.1 cuFT (258 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight
3472 lbs (1575 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4497 lbs (2040 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17.7 mpg US (13.3 L/100Km)
Highway
33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Combined
25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km
Length4,359 mm
Width1,750 mm
Height1,410 mm
Wheelbase2,659 mm
Curb weight1,380 – 1,585 kg
Torque190 – 400 Nm

Ranges across all 14 variants of this generation.