Weight (kg) | 130 i | D | |
Unladen, EU1 | kg | 1450 [1475 | |
Max. permissible | kg | 1875 [190 0 | |
Permitted load | kg | 500 | |
Permitted axle load, front/rear | kg | 920/1045 | |
Permitted roof load | kg | 75 | |
Permitted trailer load, unbraked2 | kg | 725 | |
Permitted trailer load, braked, max. 12% gradient2 | kg | 120 0 | |
Permitted trailer load, braked, max. 8% gradient2 | kg | 120 0 | |
Permitted tow bar download | kg | 75 | |
Engine 3, 4 | 130 i | ||
Cylinders/valves | 6-/4 | ||
Capacity | cc | 2996 | |
Stroke/bore | mm | 88.0/85.0 | |
Max. output | kW/rpm | 190/660 0 | |
(hp/rpm) | (258/6600) | ||
Max. torque | Nm/rpm | 310/ | |
2600–3000 | |||
Compression ratio | :1 | 10,7 | |
Transmission | 130 i | ||
Standard transmission ratio | I/II :1 | 4.35/2.50 | |
III/IV :1 | 1.67/1. 23 | ||
V/VI/R :1 | 1.0/0.85/3.93 | ||
Final drive ratio | :1 | 3,46 | |
Performance | 130 i | ||
Topspeed | km/h | 2505 [250]5 | |
Acceleration 0–100 km/h | sec | 6.0 [6.2] | |
Acceleration 80 –120 km/h in 4th/5th gear (with standard transmission) | sec | 5.6/6.9 | |
Fuel consumption 3, 4 | 130 i | ||
Urban | l/100 km | 12.4 [12.5] | |
Extra-urban | l/100 km | 6.3 [6.2] | |
Combined | l/100 km | 8.5 [8.5] | |
CO2 emissions | g/km | 199 [199] | |
Tank capacity, approx. | l | 53 | |
Wheels | 130 i | ||
Tyre dimensions | 205/50 R 17 W | ||
Wheel dimensions | 7 J x 17 | ||
Material | light alloy | ||
Electrical system | 130 i | ||
Battery capacity | Ah | 70 | |
Alternator output | A | 180 | |
W | 2520 |
BMW 130i showdrive/testdrive
Greatest Drives BMW 130i M Sport
BMW 130i
BMW have delighted projecting the 1-series. You can differentiate in the way they have been a little presumptuous in the styling cues of the lumpy little Beemer edition. Very sporty and speedy looking, the BMW 1-series has all the visual impact it needs to turn heads your way. The cats like eyes are so impressive and eye catching, and the tween bold kidney grille makes a full-scale visual statement. The 1-series has very little beetle at the front and rear, so first impressions are of a potentially tight, responsive handling hot-hatch.
Open up the solid doors, climb inside and shut them with a comforting “thud”. Every BMW 1-series comes with an almost state of the art safety rating, so your machine is at the cutting edge of the safety feature package.
Let’s look at the 130i safety package a little more intimately. There are six airbags inside the interior. This airbag system comprises of two-stage front airbags, side airbags at the front and full-length side “curtain” airbags for the front and rear passengers.

Slip inside the car, and you’ll note the seats are very sporty and offer bunch of sidelong support. And this being a sporty model, means you also get one of the best steering wheels on the market. The side bolsters are electronically adjustable for hugging a range of figure sizes. The driving position is just right, and it has enough adjustability to ensure most figures will be able to relax in comfort. Everything feels nice, and the materials used inside the cabin are first class. The cabin is ergonomically designed well, and there is class written all over the way the cabin is soundly put together. Underway, the engine is very well muted - but not enough to prevent the sweet V6 engine note from tickling the ears when opened to full throttle. Highway cruising is therefore very quiet inside the cabin, and talking, and listening, to friends travelling inside the cabin is a breeze. This car is loaded with luxury items and practical features. A couple of impressive things on offer (for a little extra) is the satellite navigation and the iDrive systems. The iDrive works well, and you can adjust everything from the radio station to the heating controls via the one central control dial which is located between the two front seats. You will enjoy the superb sounding stereo, and the boot is of a decent size for a hatchback. Luggage space will balloon to 1150 litres when you fold the rear seats flat.