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The 2005 BMW 120i & 120d shake up the compact executive segment, offering a new benchmark to driving dynamics. The models of the BMW 1-Series feature a powerful combination that consists of four engines, three gearboxes and a rear-wheel drive. Thus, the 1.6-liter petrol engine delivers 115 bhp, 150 Nm of torque at 4,300 rpm, featuring a zero to 62 mph sprint covered in 10.8 seconds and a maximum speed of 125 mph. Besides the high level of performance, the 116i boasts an economical fuel consumption of 37.7 mpg. With its 150 bhp and 200 Nm of torque at 3,600 rpm, the four-cylinder petrol model contributes to the high performance of the BMW 120i, being light and nimble and thus covering the 0-100 km/h sprint in 8.7 seconds, while the top spees reaches no more than 135 mph. Two versions of the powerful 2.0-liter diesel engine complete the BMW 1-Series launch, the 122 bhp BMW 118d which has an impressive top speed of 125 mph and a zero to 62 mph time of only 10 seconds. The higher-performance 163bhp BMW 120d achieves 49.6mpg yet is capable of a 7.9 second zero to 62mph time and a 137mph top speed. Both diesel models offer rapid in-gear overtaking due to the maximum torque of 280Nm and 340 Nm respectively. While the 116i integrates a five-speed manual gearbox, the 118d, 120d and 120i models feature a six-speed manual. However, an optional six-speed automatic will be available for the 120i and 120d models.

BMW 120i & 120d review:

BMW is poised to shake up the compact executive segment with the arrival of the new 1 Series. Featuring four engines, three gearboxes and rear-wheel drive, a combination not found in any of its competitors, the BMW 1 Series makes its entrance in autumn 2004 and will immediately offer a new benchmark to driving dynamics in its class.

A 1.6-litre petrol engine producing 150Nm of torque at 4,300rpm powers the entry-level BMW 116i. The 115bhp unit achieves a zero to 62mph time of 10.8 seconds and a top speed of 125mph. Even with this high level of performance, the 116i achieves an economical fuel consumption of 37.7mpg.

The high-performance four-cylinder petrol model is the BMW 120i with its 150bhp and 200Nm (at 3,600rpm) 2.0-litre VALVETRONIC petrol engine. Light and nimble, the 120i covers zero to 62mph in 8.7 seconds before going on to achieve a maximum speed of 135mph.

The BMW 1 Series launch line-up is completed with two versions of the powerful yet frugal 2.0-litre common rail diesel engine. The 122bhp BMW 118d averages 50.4mpg while posting a zero to 62mph time of 10 seconds and reaching a top speed of 125mph. The higher-performance 163bhp BMW 120d achieves 49.6mpg yet is capable of a 7.9 second zero to 62mph time and a 137mph top speed. Instant turbo power delivered smoothly to the red line results in the 120d posting sharper performance figures than its 2.0-litre petrol equivalent.

In-gear overtaking in both diesel models should prove rapid thanks to a maximum torque of 280Nm and 340 Nm respectively, much of this urge available from a low 2,000rpm. Both diesel-engined derivatives and the two petrol units are EU4 emission compliant.

Power is delivered to the road via a six-speed manual in 118d, 120d and 120i models, while the 116i has a five-speed manual gearbox. An optional six-speed automatic will also be offered on 120i and 120d models. End of BMW 120i & 120d review.