What engine is the BMW 125d?

Inline 4 diesel engine
It’s a rear-wheel drive front-engined compact hatchback with a choice of 3-5 doors & 4-5 seats. With 221 BHP, the twin turbocharged 2 Litre 16v Inline 4 diesel engine (BMW B47D20) accelerates this 125d to 62 mph in 6.3 seconds and on to a maximum speed of 149 mph.

Is a BMW 125d rear-wheel drive?

The BMW 125d has an official combined fuel economy figure of 61.4mpg, together with 221bhp, and it’s rear-wheel drive, so on paper it ticks all of our boxes.

Is the 125d fast?

With 215 BHP, the twin turbocharged 2 Litre 16v Inline 4 diesel engine (BMW N47D20) accelerates this 125d to 62 mph in 6.5 seconds and on to a maximum speed of 149 mph. Having a kerb weight of 1470 kg, it achieves 57.6 mpg on average and can travel 658 miles before requiring a refill of its 52 litre capacity fuel tank.

What’s the difference between BMW 118d and 120d?

The main difference is that the 118d uses simpler solenoid injectors, giving 3 controlled injections per cycle and operating at a lower 1600bar. The 120d had more sophisticated piezoelectric injectors that give five precise injections, operating at 1800bar.

How much does the BMW 1 series 125d M Sport cost?

Quite expensive, that’s what. This diesel version of the facelifted BMW 1 Series costs almost as much as the flagship M135i. Your £29,800 doesn’t bag you a melodious straight six, either; instead this 125d M Sport packs a 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel.

Is the BMW 125d a good ride?

Thanks to BMW’s Drive Performance Control system, the ride’s not uncomfortable, however. You can choose from four driving modes, ranging from economy-minded ECO PRO to Comfort, Sport and Sport plus. This means the 125d can be smooth and relaxing one moment, but racy the next.

Should you buy a Honda 125d M Sport?

Well, the 125d M Sport certainly looks the part, and it packs hot hatch acceleration with the potential to return almost 60mpg. M Sport trim gives you 18-inch alloys, a lower and more aggressive front bumper and blue brake calipers.

How much does a diesel BMW 1 series cost?

This diesel version of the facelifted BMW 1 Series costs almost as much as the flagship M135i. Your £29,800 doesn’t bag you a melodious straight six, either; instead this 125d M Sport packs a 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel.