BMW 123d: 201hp twin-turbo diesel - 54.3mpg

[cawimmer430]

BMW 1-Series gets 201hp twin-turbo diesel - 54.3mpg



BMW is announcing a lot of ’green’ news today for its model lineup. The 2008 BMW lineup will now have 22 models that achieve over 48mpg while emitting 140g/km or less of CO2 as well as increased performance. As we just reported earlier, the BMW 6-Series will get a powerful diesel-powered 635d. BMW also announced the new 123d for its 1-series range.

The BMW 123d is powered by a 2.0 liter, 4-cylinder twin-turbo diesel engine that produces an outstanding 201 horsepower. That gives the BMW 123d the ability to do 0-62mph in 7.1 seconds with a fuel-economy of 54.3mpg.

Available in 3 and 5 door variants, the123d is fitted with BMW’s Efficient Dynamics system that includes the stop-start function and brake energy regeneration.

Pricing for the new models will be revealed in September near the sale date.

 

[ateekt]

54.3mpg are amazing figures for a 201hp hatch ...!

How about the price-tag & are they selling it in US market ...?

 

[Amo]

Loving the new diesel enines from BMW... power and economy.

 

[wltsm]

That is incedible, if I was in a position to buy a new car, the 123d would definately be close to the top of my list!

I'm sure with the M pack it will be as good to drive as the best hot hatches, while still doing 54mpg, amazing!

 

[far2000]

BMW 1-Series gets 201hp twin-turbo diesel - 54.3mpg



BMW is announcing a lot of ’green’ news today for its model lineup. The 2008 BMW lineup will now have 22 models that achieve over 48mpg while emitting 140g/km or less of CO2 as well as increased performance. As we just reported earlier, the BMW 6-Series will get a powerful diesel-powered 635d. BMW also announced the new 123d for its 1-series range.

The BMW 123d is powered by a 2.0 liter, 4-cylinder twin-turbo diesel engine that produces an outstanding 201 horsepower. That gives the BMW 123d the ability to do 0-62mph in 7.1 seconds with a fuel-economy of 54.3mpg.

Available in 3 and 5 door variants, the123d is fitted with BMW’s Efficient Dynamics system that includes the stop-start function and brake energy regeneration.

Pricing for the new models will be revealed in September near the sale date.

Christian, this is seriously makin me reconsider the 116i, too bad the instalments will probably kill me .

 

[Auto]

Thought it would be a bigger diffrence in performence but I was wrong.

123d 204hp/400Nm 0-62mph in 7.1
120d 177hp/350Nm 0-62mph in 7.5

 

[Zafiro]

Thought it would be a bigger diffrence in performence but I was wrong.

123d 204hp/400Nm 0-62mph in 7.1
120d 177hp/350Nm 0-62mph in 7.5

but 0-100km/h times are not the whole truth

 

[Auto]

but 0-100km/h times are not the whole truth

It's true and I know that but it's an easy way of getting a preview of the speed and acceleration without having driven the 123d.
Wonder how much it will cost and if the price tag will diff much compered to the 120d.

 

[Giannis]

i need a favour. Because it is 1.30am here and my mind barely works, can anyone translate the 54.3mgp into l/100 km?

 

[Guibo]

i need a favour. Because it is 1.30am here and my mind barely works, can anyone translate the 54.3mgp into l/100 km?

That's 5.20 l/100km.

 

[cawimmer430]

How about the price-tag & are they selling it in US market ...?

Pricing for the new models will be revealed in September near the sale date.

 

[cawimmer430]

Christian, this is seriously makin me reconsider the 116i, too bad the instalments will probably kill me .

My advice, pay more and get a 118i: better performance and fuel economy than a 116i. The salesman at the BMW dealership said that the 116i is generally bought by old people who have a problem with "overpowered" cars or don't need more horsepower. This ain't a generalization of typical 116i customers but you get the idea.

 

[far2000]

My advice, pay more and get a 118i: better performance and fuel economy than a 116i. The salesman at the BMW dealership said that the 116i is generally bought by old people who have a problem with "overpowered" cars or don't need more horsepower. This ain't a generalization of typical 116i customers but you get the idea.

Will keep that in mind, i will be goin 2 the dealership 2day 2 testdrive the 116i, they also have a demo 120i and 120d in stock, will drive those as well....hope fully by later 2day i will come 2 a consensus.... ...


hows the 118i treatin ure sister?is that the havana colour?coz the dealership has that colour in stock as well, have u drfove it full on yet?

 

[CorpusCallosum]

More great engines... the diesil in the new X5 on sale in Australia is amazing... although ims till a gasoline person... but jeez there making diesil the sweet deal arent they...

 

[martinbo]

Andreas, you and this "0-100 km/h isn't everything" thing...

Actually, I think it's one of the most important considerations. Acceleration from standstill to 100 km/h is the kind of acceleration that most cars will do most of the time in their lifetimes.

Granted - it's not the only thing either...

On another note, it's important to realise that gearing plays one of the biggest factors in the 0-100 km/h sprint. Typically, diesels with their short rev ranges need a change to third in order to make 100 km/h. Even if the power and torque are increased the actual elapsed time won't come down as much. It's in in-gear acceleration at freeway speeds that you'll see the biggest gains in performance.

 

[PanterroR]

I'll try to hit 100 in second gear today with my car and i'll let you know...

Maybe you know that already, Martin; will it be possible with my car? Honestly, never paid attention on that...

 

[Zafiro]

Andreas, you and this "0-100 km/h isn't everything" thing...

Actually, I think it's one of the most important considerations. Acceleration from standstill to 100 km/h is the kind of acceleration that most cars will do most of the time in their lifetimes.

Granted - it's not the only thing either...

On another note, it's important to realise that gearing plays one of the biggest factors in the 0-100 km/h sprint. Typically, diesels with their short rev ranges need a change to third in order to make 100 km/h. Even if the power and torque are increased the actual elapsed time won't come down as much. It's in in-gear acceleration at freeway speeds that you'll see the biggest gains in performance.

sorry but during my 15 years driving I have rarely raced from 0-100km/h on the streets, more from rolling start to XXX km/h. Only time you do standstill to XXX is on 402m races. 0-100 is sooooo overrated , only reason you like it is becuase you are addicted to AWD

although 123d is similar 100 km/h to the 120d , the 123d will be quicker at higher speeds and acceleration in higher gears. 123d will be superior to 120d.

 

[martinbo]

Heh? Who said anything about racing?

No, I'm perfectly practical here. In the stop-start procedure of modern day driving, most of the pulling away is done from standstill. This is especially important to me because I'd like to be able to get ahead of some of the slower traffic to create some much needed space between my vehicle and rest of the mad gaggle.

Do I ever reach 100 km/h in urban driving conditions from standstill? Not always but this isn't the point. The point is that most drivers will be pulling away from standstill and not going from 160 km/h to 250 km/h. The fact that they're not chasing a record 0-100 km/h time is irrelevant as these time merely serve as an indication of the car's potential in regular driving. Acceleration is acceleration, how fast or slow you choose to do it is one's own business. But the fact remains: we all have to go from 0 to whatever every day of our modern driving lives...

Oh and by the way, for regular, day-to-day 0 to 100 km/h, AWD is overrated if you're not trying hard enough. It's only for when you really want to give it schtup!

 

[Zafiro]

Heh? Who said anything about racing?

No, I'm perfectly practical here. In the stop-start procedure of modern day driving, most of the pulling away is done from standstill. This is especially important to me because I'd like to be able to get ahead of some of the slower traffic to create some much needed space between my vehicle and rest of the mad gaggle.

Do I ever reach 100 km/h in urban driving conditions from standstill? Not always but this isn't the point. The point is that most drivers will be pulling away from standstill and not going from 160 km/h to 250 km/h. The fact that they're not chasing a record 0-100 km/h time is irrelevant as these time merely serve as an indication of the car's potential in regular driving. Acceleration is acceleration, how fast or slow you choose to do it is one's own business. But the fact remains: we all have to go from 0 to whatever every day of our modern driving lives...

Oh and by the way, for regular, day-to-day 0 to 100 km/h, AWD is overrated if you're not trying hard enough. It's only for when you really want to give it schtup!

Only reason I use 0-xxx is in cities but there the limit is 50km/h. My main driving is on the freeway and on country roads and there standstill isnt needed. What a car can achieve 0-100km/h is no important to me. All I need to know is how fast I can pass a car, bus or a truck.
Martin put it as nice as you want it but 0-100km/h or any standstill numbers means very little to me

 

[PanterroR]

Not everyone drives every day on highways you know... Me for example, i use highways once a month, so i'll agree with Martin and his reasons why 0-100 is important in such everyday conditions.