BMW 1 series 2011 fuel consumption

BMW 1 series from 2011 to 2015 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 27% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. Starting from 2011 BMW 1 series average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was significantly higher than average, at 2013 it was slightly above industry average, at 2014 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became significantly higher than average. For more details, see the table below.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

Year	Gasoline cars		Diesel cars
Year	All carmakers	BMW 1 series	All carmakers	BMW 1 series
2011	+19%	+25%	+19%	+27%
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2012	+21%	+27%	+23%	+29%
2013	+23%	+27%	+27%	+29%
2014	+26%	+34%	+30%	+33%
2015	+27%	+34%	+33%	+33%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of BMW 1 series.

2011 - 2015

BMW 1 series 2011 F20 hatchback fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines	36.0 MPG 6.5 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines	27.5 MPG 8.5 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *	+34%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines	53.2 MPG 4.4 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines	40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *	+32%

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According to advertised fuel consumption, BMW 1 series 2011 with automatic transmission have almost the same fuel economy as similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation BMW 1 series with automatic transmission consumes around 0.3 litres per 100 km or 4% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the BMW 1 series advertised fuel economy is among the best, beating more than 80% of other cars, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is significantly above average.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.6 petrol engine and manual transmission (BMW 118i 170 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has BMW 1 series with 2.0 diesel engine and automatic transmission (BMW 125d 218 HP).

The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.

Modification	Claimed consumption	Real consumption
1.6 liter petrol engine
BMW 114i 102 HP manual		33.1 MPG 7.1 l/100km
BMW 116i 136 HP manual	42.8 MPG 5.5 l/100km	32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km+31%
BMW 116i 136 HP automatic	42.0 MPG 5.6 l/100km	30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km+39%
BMW 118i 170 HP manual	40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km	32.2 MPG 7.3 l/100km+26%
BMW 118i 170 HP automatic	42.0 MPG 5.6 l/100km	29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km+41%
1.6 liter diesel engine
BMW 114d 95 HP manual		43.6 MPG 5.4 l/100km
BMW 116d 116 HP manual	61.9 MPG 3.8 l/100km	45.2 MPG 5.2 l/100km+37%
2.0 liter petrol engine
BMW 125i 218 HP manual	35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km	25.6 MPG 9.2 l/100km+39%
BMW 125i 218 HP automatic	36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km	25.8 MPG 9.1 l/100km+42%
2.0 liter diesel engine
BMW 116d 116 HP manual	54.7 MPG 4.3 l/100km	44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km+23%
BMW 116d 116 HP automatic	53.5 MPG 4.4 l/100km	42.0 MPG 5.6 l/100km+27%
BMW 118d 143 HP manual	53.5 MPG 4.4 l/100km	41.3 MPG 5.7 l/100km+30%
BMW 118d 143 HP automatic	53.5 MPG 4.4 l/100km	40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km+32%
BMW 118d 143 HP 4x4 manual		41.3 MPG 5.7 l/100km
BMW 120d 184 HP automatic	53.5 MPG 4.4 l/100km	39.2 MPG 6.0 l/100km+36%
BMW 120d 184 HP manual		40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km
BMW 120d 184 HP 4x4 manual		40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km
BMW 125d 218 HP manual	48.0 MPG 4.9 l/100km	36.2 MPG 6.5 l/100km+33%
BMW 125d 218 HP automatic	49.0 MPG 4.8 l/100km	34.6 MPG 6.8 l/100km+42%
3.0 liter petrol engine
BMW M135i 320 HP manual	29.4 MPG 8.0 l/100km	24.0 MPG 9.8 l/100km+23%
BMW M135i 320 HP automatic	31.4 MPG 7.5 l/100km	23.5 MPG 10.0 l/100km+33%
BMW M135i 320 HP 4x4 automatic	30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km	23.5 MPG 10.0 l/100km+28%

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2011 - 2013

BMW 1 series 2011 E82 coupe fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines	30.5 MPG 7.7 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines	25.8 MPG 9.1 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *	+18%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines	46.4 MPG 5.1 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines	37.2 MPG 6.3 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *	+25%

BMW 1 series 2011 specs BMW 1 series 2011 owner reviews BMW 1 series service info and schedule

According to advertised fuel consumption, a BMW 1 series 2011 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.3 liters per 100 km or 7% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation BMW 1 series with automatic transmission consumes around 0.5 litres per 100 km or 7% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the BMW 1 series fuel economy is significantly above average. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.0 petrol engine and manual transmission (BMW 120i 170 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has BMW 1 series with 2.0 diesel engine and manual transmission (BMW 120d 177 HP).

The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.

Modification	Claimed consumption	Real consumption
2.0 liter petrol engine
BMW 120i 170 HP manual	36.2 MPG 6.5 l/100km	32.2 MPG 7.3 l/100km+12%
BMW 120i 170 HP automatic	35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km	29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km+20%
2.0 liter diesel engine
BMW 118d 143 HP automatic	44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km	39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km+11%
BMW 118d 143 HP manual	52.3 MPG 4.5 l/100km	41.3 MPG 5.7 l/100km+27%
BMW 120d 177 HP manual	50.0 MPG 4.7 l/100km	39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km+26%
BMW 120d 177 HP automatic	44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km	36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km+21%
BMW 123d 204 HP manual	46.1 MPG 5.1 l/100km	35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km+29%
BMW 123d 204 HP automatic	42.8 MPG 5.5 l/100km	31.8 MPG 7.4 l/100km+35%
3.0 liter petrol engine
BMW 125i 218 HP manual	29.0 MPG 8.1 l/100km	25.3 MPG 9.3 l/100km+15%
BMW 125i 218 HP automatic	29.0 MPG 8.1 l/100km	24.2 MPG 9.7 l/100km+20%
BMW 135i 306 HP manual	27.7 MPG 8.5 l/100km	23.3 MPG 10.1 l/100km+19%
BMW 135i 306 HP automatic	27.7 MPG 8.5 l/100km	22.4 MPG 10.5 l/100km+24%

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* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.