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If, within the vast menu of the new-car market, you prefer your automotive calories "straight up," the 2012 1 Series is your machine. Front engine, rear-wheel drive, fully independent suspension and enough options to skew your order either "luxe" (leather) or "loud" (BMW performance exhaust), the 1 Series presents itself as completely appropriate to your automotive aspirations, and no one else’s.
The 1 Series, in either Coupe or Convertible guise, is about as simple in spec as an automotive purchase can get. That won’t, however, mask its cost of engineering, manufacture and transportation to the U.S. In short, if "driving dynamic" means little or nothing to you, you’ll probably find a better transportation alternative at an Acura, Audi or (even) VW showroom.
Used 2012 BMW 1 Series 135i Coupe 2D | Used 2016 Audi A5 | Used 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Used 2014 Ford Mustang | ||
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Price | $12,447 | $11,332 | $10,457 | $10,997 | |
KBB.com Rating | 3.8 | 4.2 | N/A | 3.9 | |
Consumer Rating | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.7 | |
Fuel Economy | City 18/Hwy 25/Comb 21 MPG | City 21/Hwy 30/Comb 25 MPG | City 22/Hwy 31/Comb 25 MPG | City 19/Hwy 31/Comb 23 MPG | |
Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
Safety Rating | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.0 | |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
Horsepower | 300 @ 5800 RPM | 220 @ 4450 RPM | N/A | 305 @ 6500 RPM | |
Engine | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.8 Liter | V6, 3.7 Liter | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |