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Quick notes on BMW 1 Series transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 7 Steptronic, 8 Steptronic
    • Average acceleration: 7.4 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 3490 rpm
    • Average torque: 338 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1422 kg / 3136 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2052 kg / 4525 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

Gearbox types in 2019 BMW 1 Series through generations

  • 118i —7 Steptronic (220 Nm)
  • M135i —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 116d —7 Steptronic (270 Nm)
  • 118d —8 Steptronic (350 Nm)
  • 120d —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 118i 7 Steptronic—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • M135i 8 Steptronic—4.6 s to 60 mph (4.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 116d 7 Steptronic—9.6 s to 60 mph (10.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 118d 8 Steptronic—8 s to 60 mph (8.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 120d 8 Steptronic—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 118i 7 Steptronic—4200-6500 rpm.
  • M135i 8 Steptronic—4500-6250 rpm.
  • 116d 7 Steptronic—2250-4000 rpm.
  • 118d 8 Steptronic—2500-4000 rpm.
  • 120d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    118i Automatic 7 Steptronic Front wheel drive 4200-6500 rpm. 91%
    M135i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4500-6250 rpm. 91%
    116d Automatic 7 Steptronic Front wheel drive 2250-4000 rpm. 96%
    118d Automatic 8 Steptronic Front wheel drive 2500-4000 rpm. 96%
    120d Automatic 8 Steptronic Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 118i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 Steptronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle M135i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4500-6250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 116d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 Steptronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 2250-4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 118d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 2500-4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 120d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 1 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic, 8 Steptronic Sport, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 7.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4528 rpm
      • Average torque: 327 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1380 kg / 3043 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2010 kg / 4432 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2017 BMW 1 Series through generations

  • 120i —8 Steptronic (290 Nm)
  • M140i —8 Steptronic Sport (500 Nm)
  • 118i —6 MT (220 Nm)
  • 116i —6 MT (180 Nm)
  • 125i —8 Steptronic (310 Nm)
  • 116d —6 MT (270 Nm)
  • 120d —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 118d —6 MT (320 Nm)
  • 125d —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 120i 8 Steptronic—6.7 s to 60 mph (7.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • M140i 8 Steptronic Sport—4.2 s to 60 mph (4.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 118i 6 MT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 116i 6 MT—10.4 s to 60 mph (10.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 125i 8 Steptronic—5.8 s to 60 mph (6.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 116d 6 MT—9.9 s to 60 mph (10.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 120d 8 Steptronic—6.7 s to 60 mph (7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 118d 6 MT—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 125d 8 Steptronic—6 s to 60 mph (6.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 120i 8 Steptronic—5000 rpm.
  • M140i 8 Steptronic Sport—5500 rpm.
  • 118i 6 MT—4400 rpm.
  • 116i 6 MT—4250 rpm.
  • 125i 8 Steptronic—5200 rpm.
  • 116d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 120d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 118d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 125d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    120i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5000 rpm. 84%
    M140i Automatic 8 Steptronic Sport All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 84%
    118i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 91%
    116i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4250 rpm. 91%
    125i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 84%
    116d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    120d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    118d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    125d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 120i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle M140i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic Sport
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 118i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 116i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 125i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 116d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 120d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 118d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 125d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on BMW 1 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic, 8 Steptronic Sport, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 7.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4528 rpm
      • Average torque: 324 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1374 kg / 3030 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2004 kg / 4419 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2017 BMW 1 Series through generations

  • 118i —8 Steptronic (220 Nm)
  • M140i —8 Steptronic Sport (500 Nm)
  • 116i —6 MT (180 Nm)
  • 120i —8 Steptronic (270 Nm)
  • 120d —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 116d —6 MT (270 Nm)
  • 118d —8 Steptronic (320 Nm)
  • 125i —8 Steptronic (310 Nm)
  • 125d —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 118i 8 Steptronic—8.3 s to 60 mph (8.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • M140i 8 Steptronic Sport—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 116i 6 MT—10.4 s to 60 mph (10.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 120i 8 Steptronic—6.7 s to 60 mph (7.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 120d 8 Steptronic—6.7 s to 60 mph (7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 116d 6 MT—9.9 s to 60 mph (10.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 118d 8 Steptronic—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 125i 8 Steptronic—5.8 s to 60 mph (6.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 125d 8 Steptronic—6 s to 60 mph (6.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 118i 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • M140i 8 Steptronic Sport—5500 rpm.
  • 116i 6 MT—4250 rpm.
  • 120i 8 Steptronic—5000 rpm.
  • 120d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 116d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 118d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 125i 8 Steptronic—5200-6500 rpm.
  • 125d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    118i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 91%
    M140i Automatic 8 Steptronic Sport Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    116i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4250 rpm. 91%
    120i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5000 rpm. 84%
    120d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    116d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    118d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    125i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5200-6500 rpm. 84%
    125d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 118i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle M140i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic Sport
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 116i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 120i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 120d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 116d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 118d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 125i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 125d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on BMW 1 Series transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 7.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4717 rpm
      • Average torque: 283 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1374 kg / 3030 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2004 kg / 4419 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1 BMW 1 Series through generations

  • 118i —8 Steptronic (220 Nm)
  • 125i —8 Steptronic (350 Nm)
  • 120i —8 Steptronic (280 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 118i 8 Steptronic—8.9 s to 60 mph (9.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 125i 8 Steptronic—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 120i 8 Steptronic—7.1 s to 60 mph (7.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 118i 8 Steptronic—4400-6000 rpm.
  • 125i 8 Steptronic—4750-6000 rpm.
  • 120i 8 Steptronic—5000-6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    118i Automatic 8 Steptronic Front wheel drive 4400-6000 rpm. 91%
    125i Automatic 8 Steptronic Front wheel drive 4750-6000 rpm. 91%
    120i Automatic 8 Steptronic Front wheel drive 5000-6000 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 118i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 125i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4750-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 120i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on BMW 1 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 8 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4690 rpm
      • Average torque: 339 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1389 kg / 3063 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2019 kg / 4452 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2015 BMW 1 Series through generations

  • 118i —6 MT (220 Nm)
  • 120d —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • M135i —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 116i —6 MT (180 Nm)
  • 118d —8 Steptronic (320 Nm)
  • 116d —6 MT (270 Nm)
  • 120i —6 MT (290 Nm)
  • 125i —8 Steptronic (310 Nm)
  • 125d —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • M140i —8 Steptronic (500 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 118i 6 MT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 120d 8 Steptronic—6.7 s to 60 mph (7 s to 100 kmh )
  • M135i 8 Steptronic—4.5 s to 60 mph (4.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 116i 6 MT—10.4 s to 60 mph (10.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 118d 8 Steptronic—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 116d 6 MT—9.8 s to 60 mph (10.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 120i 6 MT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 125i 8 Steptronic—5.8 s to 60 mph (6.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 125d 8 Steptronic—6 s to 60 mph (6.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • M140i 8 Steptronic—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 118i 6 MT—4500-6000 rpm.
  • 120d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • M135i 8 Steptronic—5800 rpm.
  • 116i 6 MT—4500-6000 rpm.
  • 118d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 116d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 120i 6 MT—5000 rpm.
  • 125i 8 Steptronic—5200 rpm.
  • 125d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • M140i 8 Steptronic—5500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    118i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4500-6000 rpm. 91%
    120d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    M135i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5800 rpm. 84%
    116i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4500-6000 rpm. 91%
    118d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    116d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    120i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5000 rpm. 84%
    125i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 84%
    125d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 91%
    M140i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 118i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 120d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle M135i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 116i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 118d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 116d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 120i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 125i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 125d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle M140i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on BMW 1 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4690 rpm
      • Average torque: 339 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1401 kg / 3089 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2031 kg / 4478 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2015 BMW 1 Series through generations

  • 118i —8 Steptronic (220 Nm)
  • 120d —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 125i —8 Steptronic (310 Nm)
  • 125d —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 116i —6 MT (180 Nm)
  • 116d —6 MT (270 Nm)
  • 120i —6 MT (290 Nm)
  • M135i —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 118d —8 Steptronic (320 Nm)
  • M140i —8 Steptronic (500 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 118i 8 Steptronic—8.3 s to 60 mph (8.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 120d 8 Steptronic—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 125i 8 Steptronic—5.8 s to 60 mph (6.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 125d 8 Steptronic—6 s to 60 mph (6.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 116i 6 MT—10.4 s to 60 mph (10.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 116d 6 MT—9.8 s to 60 mph (10.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 120i 6 MT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • M135i 8 Steptronic—4.5 s to 60 mph (4.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 118d 8 Steptronic—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • M140i 8 Steptronic—4.2 s to 60 mph (4.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 118i 8 Steptronic—4500-6000 rpm.
  • 120d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 125i 8 Steptronic—5200 rpm.
  • 125d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 116i 6 MT—4500-6000 rpm.
  • 116d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 120i 6 MT—5000 rpm.
  • M135i 8 Steptronic—5800 rpm.
  • 118d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • M140i 8 Steptronic—5500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    118i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4500-6000 rpm. 91%
    120d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    125i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 84%
    125d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 91%
    116i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4500-6000 rpm. 91%
    116d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    120i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5000 rpm. 84%
    M135i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5800 rpm. 84%
    118d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    M140i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 118i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 120d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 125i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 125d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 116i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 116d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 120i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle M135i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 118d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle M140i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on BMW 1 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 8 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4440 rpm
      • Average torque: 306 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1334 kg / 2941 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1919 kg / 4231 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2011 BMW 1 Series through generations

  • 125i —6 MT (310 Nm)
  • M135i —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 125d —6 MT (450 Nm)
  • 120d —6 MT (380 Nm)
  • 118d —6 MT (320 Nm)
  • 114d —6 MT (235 Nm)
  • 116d —6 MT (260 Nm)
  • 116i —6 MT (220 Nm)
  • 118i —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • 114i —6 MT (180 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 125i 6 MT—6.1 s to 60 mph (6.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • M135i 8 Steptronic—4.7 s to 60 mph (4.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 125d 6 MT—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 120d 6 MT—6.8 s to 60 mph (7.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 118d 6 MT—8.5 s to 60 mph (8.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 114d 6 MT—11.6 s to 60 mph (12.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 116d 6 MT—10 s to 60 mph (10.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 116i 6 MT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 118i 6 MT—7 s to 60 mph (7.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 114i 6 MT—10.6 s to 60 mph (11.2 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 125i 6 MT—5000 rpm.
  • M135i 8 Steptronic—5800 rpm.
  • 125d 6 MT—4400 rpm.
  • 120d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 118d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 114d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 116d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 116i 6 MT—4400 rpm.
  • 118i 6 MT—4800 rpm.
  • 114i 6 MT—4000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    125i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5000 rpm. 84%
    M135i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    125d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 91%
    120d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    118d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    114d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    116d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    116i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 91%
    118i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4800 rpm. 91%
    114i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 125i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle M135i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 125d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 120d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 118d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 114d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 116d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 116i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 118i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 114i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 1 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 8 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 7.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4435 rpm
      • Average torque: 306 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1337 kg / 2948 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1922 kg / 4238 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2012 BMW 1 Series through generations

  • 120d —6 MT (380 Nm)
  • 125d —6 MT (450 Nm)
  • 118d —6 MT (320 Nm)
  • 116d —6 MT (260 Nm)
  • M135i —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 125i —6 MT (310 Nm)
  • 118i —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • 116i —6 MT (220 Nm)
  • 114i —6 MT (180 Nm)
  • 114d —6 MT (235 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 120d 6 MT—6.8 s to 60 mph (7.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 125d 6 MT—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 118d 6 MT—8.5 s to 60 mph (8.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 116d 6 MT—10 s to 60 mph (10.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • M135i 8 Steptronic—4.5 s to 60 mph (4.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 125i 6 MT—6.1 s to 60 mph (6.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 118i 6 MT—7 s to 60 mph (7.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 116i 6 MT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 114i 6 MT—10.6 s to 60 mph (11.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 114d 6 MT—11.6 s to 60 mph (12.2 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 120d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 125d 6 MT—4400 rpm.
  • 118d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 116d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • M135i 8 Steptronic—5800 rpm.
  • 125i 6 MT—5000 rpm.
  • 118i 6 MT—4800 rpm.
  • 116i 6 MT—4350 rpm.
  • 114i 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 114d 6 MT—4000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    120d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    125d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 91%
    118d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    116d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    M135i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5800 rpm. 84%
    125i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5000 rpm. 84%
    118i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4800 rpm. 91%
    116i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4350 rpm. 91%
    114i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    114d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 120d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 125d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 118d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 116d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle M135i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 125i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 118i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 116i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4350 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 114i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 114d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 1 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 7.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5286 rpm
      • Average torque: 303 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1501 kg / 3310 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2176 kg / 4798 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2011 BMW 1 Series through generations

  • 118i —6 MT (190 Nm)
  • 118d —6 MT (300 Nm)
  • 123d —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 120d —6 MT (350 Nm)
  • 125i —6 MT (270 Nm)
  • 135i —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 120i —6 AT (210 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 118i 6 MT—8.8 s to 60 mph (9.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 118d 6 MT—9 s to 60 mph (9.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 123d 6 MT—7.1 s to 60 mph (7.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 120d 6 MT—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 125i 6 MT—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 135i 6 MT—5.3 s to 60 mph (5.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 120i 6 AT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 118i 6 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 118d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 123d 6 MT—4400 rpm.
  • 120d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 125i 6 MT—6100 rpm.
  • 135i 6 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 120i 6 AT—6700 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    118i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    118d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    123d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 91%
    120d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    125i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6100 rpm. 79%
    135i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    120i Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 6700 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 118i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 118d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 123d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 120d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 125i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 135i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 120i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on BMW 1 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 6.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5167 rpm
      • Average torque: 322 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1379 kg / 3041 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2009 kg / 4430 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2011 BMW 1 Series through generations

  • 120i —6 MT (210 Nm)
  • 120d —6 MT (350 Nm)
  • 123d —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 125i —6 MT (270 Nm)
  • 135i —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 118d —6 MT (300 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 120i 6 MT—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 120d 6 MT—7.2 s to 60 mph (7.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 123d 6 MT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 125i 6 MT—6.1 s to 60 mph (6.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 135i 6 MT—5 s to 60 mph (5.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 118d 6 MT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 120i 6 MT—6700 rpm.
  • 120d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 123d 6 MT—4400 rpm.
  • 125i 6 MT—6100 rpm.
  • 135i 6 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 118d 6 MT—4000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    120i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6700 rpm. 69%
    120d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    123d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 91%
    125i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6100 rpm. 79%
    135i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    118d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 120i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 120d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 123d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 125i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 135i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 118d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 1 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 7.7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5286 rpm
      • Average torque: 303 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1505 kg / 3319 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2180 kg / 4807 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2008 BMW 1 Series through generations

  • 118d —6 MT (300 Nm)
  • 123d —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 118i —6 AT (190 Nm)
  • 120d —6 AT (350 Nm)
  • 120i —6 AT (210 Nm)
  • 125i —6 MT (270 Nm)
  • 135i —6 MT (400 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 118d 6 MT—9 s to 60 mph (9.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 123d 6 MT—7.1 s to 60 mph (7.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 118i 6 AT—9.6 s to 60 mph (10.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 120d 6 AT—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 120i 6 AT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 125i 6 MT—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 135i 6 MT—5.3 s to 60 mph (5.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 118d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 123d 6 MT—4400 rpm.
  • 118i 6 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 120d 6 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 120i 6 AT—6700 rpm.
  • 125i 6 MT—6100 rpm.
  • 135i 6 MT—5800 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    118d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    123d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 91%
    118i Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    120d Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    120i Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 6700 rpm. 69%
    125i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6100 rpm. 79%
    135i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 118d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 123d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 118i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 120d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 120i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 125i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 135i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on BMW 1 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 6.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5167 rpm
      • Average torque: 322 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1388 kg / 3061 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2018 kg / 4450 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2007 BMW 1 Series through generations

  • 120i —6 MT (210 Nm)
  • 120d —6 MT (350 Nm)
  • 118d —6 MT (300 Nm)
  • 135i —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 125i —6 AT (270 Nm)
  • 123d —6 MT (400 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 120i 6 MT—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 120d 6 MT—7.2 s to 60 mph (7.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 118d 6 MT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 135i 6 MT—5 s to 60 mph (5.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 125i 6 AT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 123d 6 MT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 120i 6 MT—6700 rpm.
  • 120d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 118d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 135i 6 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 125i 6 AT—6100 rpm.
  • 123d 6 MT—4400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    120i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6700 rpm. 69%
    120d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    118d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    135i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    125i Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 6100 rpm. 79%
    123d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 120i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 120d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 118d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 135i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 125i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 123d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on BMW 1 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 6 Steptronic, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 8.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5213 rpm
      • Average torque: 273 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1353 kg / 2983 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1983 kg / 4373 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2007 BMW 1 Series through generations

  • 116d —6 MT (260 Nm)
  • 130i —6 MT (310 Nm)
  • 118d —6 Steptronic (300 Nm)
  • 116i —6 AT (160 Nm)
  • 118i —6 Steptronic (190 Nm)
  • 120d —6 Steptronic (350 Nm)
  • 120i —6 Steptronic (210 Nm)
  • 123d —6 Steptronic (400 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 116d 6 MT—9.8 s to 60 mph (10.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 130i 6 MT—5.8 s to 60 mph (6.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 118d 6 Steptronic—8.6 s to 60 mph (9.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 116i 6 AT—10.3 s to 60 mph (10.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 118i 6 Steptronic—8.8 s to 60 mph (9.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 120d 6 Steptronic—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 120i 6 Steptronic—8 s to 60 mph (8.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 123d 6 Steptronic—6.7 s to 60 mph (7.1 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 116d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 130i 6 MT—6600 rpm.
  • 118d 6 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 116i 6 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 118i 6 Steptronic—6000 rpm.
  • 120d 6 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 120i 6 Steptronic—6700 rpm.
  • 123d 6 Steptronic—4400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    116d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    130i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6600 rpm. 79%
    118d Automatic 6 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    116i Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    118i Automatic 6 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    120d Automatic 6 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    120i Automatic 6 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 6700 rpm. 69%
    123d Automatic 6 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 116d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 130i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 118d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 116i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 118i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 120d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 120i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 123d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on BMW 1 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 6 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 7.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5213 rpm
      • Average torque: 276 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1322 kg / 2915 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1907 kg / 4205 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2007 BMW 1 Series through generations

  • 118d —6 MT (300 Nm)
  • 130i —6 MT (310 Nm)
  • 116i —6 MT (185 Nm)
  • 118i —6 MT (190 Nm)
  • 120d —6 MT (350 Nm)
  • 120i —6 MT (210 Nm)
  • 123d —6 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 116d —6 MT (260 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 118d 6 MT—8.5 s to 60 mph (8.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 130i 6 MT—5.7 s to 60 mph (6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 116i 6 MT—9.3 s to 60 mph (9.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 118i 6 MT—8.3 s to 60 mph (8.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 120d 6 MT—7.1 s to 60 mph (7.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 120i 6 MT—7.3 s to 60 mph (7.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 123d 6 Steptronic—6.7 s to 60 mph (7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 116d 6 MT—9.7 s to 60 mph (10.2 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 118d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 130i 6 MT—6600 rpm.
  • 116i 6 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 118i 6 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 120d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 120i 6 MT—6700 rpm.
  • 123d 6 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 116d 6 MT—4000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    118d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    130i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6600 rpm. 79%
    116i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    118i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    120d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    120i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6700 rpm. 69%
    123d Automatic 6 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 91%
    116d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 118d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 130i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 116i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 118i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 120d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 120i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 123d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 116d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 1 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 8.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5425 rpm
      • Average torque: 244 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1288 kg / 2840 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1873 kg / 4130 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2004 BMW 1 Series through generations

  • 120i —6 MT (200 Nm)
  • 120d —6 MT (340 Nm)
  • 130i —6 MT (315 Nm)
  • 116i —6 MT (150 Nm)
  • 118d —6 MT (280 Nm)
  • 118i —5 MT (180 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 120i 6 MT—8.3 s to 60 mph (8.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 120d 6 MT—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 130i 6 MT—5.8 s to 60 mph (6.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 116i 6 MT—10.3 s to 60 mph (10.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 118d 6 MT—9.5 s to 60 mph (10 s to 100 kmh )
  • 118i 5 MT—8.9 s to 60 mph (9.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 120i 6 MT—6200 rpm.
  • 120d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 130i 6 MT—6600 rpm.
  • 116i 6 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 118d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 118i 5 MT—5750 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    120i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6200 rpm. 79%
    120d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    130i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6600 rpm. 79%
    116i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    118d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    118i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5750 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 120i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 120d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 130i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 116i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 118d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 118i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%