BMW 1 Series E87 5-door Hatchback (2004-2007)
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BMW 1 Series E87 5-door is a compact hatchback in production from 2004 to 2007, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of inline-4 and inline-6 engines that displaced 1.6 to 3.0 liters.
The first BMW to bear the 1 Series badge, the E87 is the 5-door successor to the E46 3 Series Compact, now with a well-defined hatchback design. It comes with a range of interesting engines, including the great N52 found in the 130i.
Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the BMW 1 Series E87 uses MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance; still, the vehicle has fully independent suspensions, which is rare for a hatchback.
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What we found**
Neofiliac score 54% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Interesting NA engine options
- Good manual transmission
- Fully independent suspensions
Cons
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
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Specifications
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| Cargo Capacity | 330 L / 11.7 cu-ft ~ 1150 L / 40.6 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coolant Capacity | 7.0 L / 7.4 qt | 7.8 L / 8.2 qt | 7.2 L / 7.6 qt | 7.8 L / 8.2 qt | 8.0 L / 8.5 qt | 7.2 L / 7.6 qt | 7.8 L / 8.2 qt | 8.2 L / 8.7 qt | 8.4 L / 8.9 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.2 L / 4.5 qt | 5.2 L / 5.5 qt | 4.2 L / 4.5 qt | 5.2 L / 5.5 qt | 5.2 L / 5.5 qt | 4.2 L / 4.5 qt | 4.2 L / 4.5 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 50.0 L / 13.2 gal | 50.0 L / 13.2 gal | 50.0 L / 13.2 gal | 50.0 L / 13.2 gal | 50.0 L / 13.2 gal | 50.0 L / 13.2 gal | 50.0 L / 13.2 gal | 50.0 L / 13.2 gal | 53.0 L / 14.0 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payload | 500 kg / 1102 lbs | 500 kg / 1102 lbs | 495 kg / 1091 lbs | 500 kg / 1102 lbs | 500 kg / 1102 lbs | 500 kg / 1102 lbs | 500 kg / 1102 lbs | 500 kg / 1102 lbs | 600 kg / 1323 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Rear | Disc | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | MacPherson strut | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Multi-link | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Size | 195/55 R16 | 195/55 R16 | 195/55 R16 | 195/55 R16 | 195/55 R16 | 195/55 R16 | 195/55 R16 | 205/50 R17 | 205/50 R17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 5-door Hatchback | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ground Clearance | 145 mm / 5.7 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1430 mm / 56.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 4227 mm / 166.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 1751 mm / 68.9 in | 1933 mm / 76.1 in (mirror unfolded) | 1751 mm / 68.9 in | 1933 mm / 76.1 in (mirror unfolded) | 1751 mm / 68.9 in | 1933 mm / 76.1 in (mirror unfolded) | 1751 mm / 68.9 in | 1933 mm / 76.1 in (mirror unfolded) | 1751 mm / 68.9 in | 1933 mm / 76.1 in (mirror unfolded) | 1751 mm / 68.9 in | 1933 mm / 76.1 in (mirror unfolded) | 1751 mm / 68.9 in | 1933 mm / 76.1 in (mirror unfolded) | 1751 mm / 68.9 in | 1751 mm / 68.9 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Front | 1484.0 mm / 58.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Rear | 1497.0 mm / 58.9 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1205.0 kg / 2656.6 lbs | 1310.0 kg / 2888.1 lbs | 1235.0 kg / 2722.7 lbs | 1340.0 kg / 2954.2 lbs | 1350.0 kg / 2976.2 lbs | 1260.0 kg / 2777.8 lbs | 1275.0 kg / 2810.9 lbs | 1375.0 kg / 3031.4 lbs | 1290.0 kg / 2844.0 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Size | 6.5J x 16 | 6.5J x 16 | 6.5J x 16 | 6.5J x 16 | 6.5J x 16 | 6.5J x 16 | 6.5J X 16 | 7J x 17 | 7J x 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2660 mm / 104.7 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 10.8 sec | 10.0 sec | 9.4 sec | 7.9 sec | 8.2 sec | 8.7 sec | 9.2 sec | 6.1 sec | 6.1 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 10.3 sec | 9.5 sec | 8.9 sec | 7.5 sec | 7.8 sec | 8.3 sec | 8.7 sec | 5.8 sec | 5.8 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 Emission | 181 g/km | 150 g/km | 152 g/km | 176 g/km | 178 g/km | 190 g/km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Economy | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (combined) | 10.5 L/100km / 22.4 MPG (urban) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (highway) | 5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (combined) | 7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (urban) | 4.5 L/100km / 52.3 MPG (highway) | 10.1 L/100km / 23.3 MPG (urban) | 5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (highway) | 5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (combined) | 7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (urban) | 4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (highway) | 6.6 L/100km / 35.6 MPG (combined) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (urban) | 5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (highway) | 7.4 L/100km / 31.8 MPG (combined) | 10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (urban) | 5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (highway) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (combined) | 11.0 L/100km / 21.4 MPG (urban) | 6.2 L/100km / 37.9 MPG (highway) | 9.2 L/100km / 25.6 MPG (combined) | 13.7 L/100km / 17.2 MPG (urban) | 6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (highway) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (combined) | 13.9 L/100km / 16.9 MPG (urban) | 6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (highway) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top Speed | 200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph | 201.0 km/h / 124.9 mph | 208.0 km/h / 129.2 mph | 220.0 km/h / 136.7 mph | 217.0 km/h / 134.8 mph | 217.0 km/h / 134.8 mph | 213.0 km/h / 132.4 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Towing Capacity | 635 kg / 1400 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 690 kg / 1521 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 705 kg / 1554 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 705 kg / 1554 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 665 kg / 1466 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 665 kg / 1466 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | N45B16A | M47TU2D20 | N46B20B | M47TU2D20 | M47TU2D20 | N46B20 | N46B20 | N52B30 | N52B30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Bore | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 85.0 mm / 3.3 in | 85.0 mm / 3.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 | 17.0:1 | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 | 10.7:1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Displacement | 1.6 L / 97.4 cu-in / 1596.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc | 3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2996.0 cc | 3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2996.0 cc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 115.0 hp / 85.8 kW @ 6000 rpm | 122.0 hp / 91.0 kW @ 4000 rpm | 129.0 hp / 96.2 kW @ 5750 rpm | 163.0 hp / 121.5 kW @ 4000 rpm | 163.0 hp / 121.5 kW @ 4000 rpm | 150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 6200 rpm | 150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 6200 rpm | 265.0 hp / 197.6 kW @ 6600 rpm | 265.0 hp / 197.6 kW @ 6600 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Specific Output | 72.1 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 61.2 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in | 64.7 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 81.7 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 81.7 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 75.2 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 75.2 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 88.5 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | 88.5 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Stroke | 72.0 mm / 2.8 in | 90.0 mm / 3.5 in | 90.0 mm / 3.5 in | 90.0 mm / 3.5 in | 90.0 mm / 3.5 in | 90.0 mm / 3.5 in | 90.0 mm / 3.5 in | 88.0 mm / 3.5 in | 88.0 mm / 3.5 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 150 Nm / 110.6 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm | 280 Nm / 206.5 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 180 Nm / 132.8 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm | 340 Nm / 250.8 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 340 Nm / 250.8 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | 200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | 315 Nm / 232.3 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm | 315 Nm / 232.3 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 6-speed | 6-speed | 5-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Availability | 2004 ~ 2007 | 2004 ~ 2007 | 2004 ~ 2007 | 2004 ~ 2007 | 2004 ~ 2007 | 2004 ~ 2007 | 2004 ~ 2007 | 2005 ~ 2007 | 2005 ~ 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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