BMW 1 Series 116d SE 5dr [Live Cockpit Professional] Review
Category: Family car
Section: Version review

The model
Read full reviewIn the ultra-competitive arena of the premium family car, the BMW 1 Series is right up there, but not the best – that's the Audi A3. It delivers a good blend of driver appeal with decent ride comfort, along with fine practicality, but its main strengths are a top-notch interior and a brilliant infotainment system.
get the best priceThe trim
See full equipmentEntry-level SE covers the basics, and makes sense if saving money is at the forefront of your mind. You get 16in alloy wheels, air conditioning, automatic lights/ wipers and cruise control, along with LED headlights and a good infotainment system, which includes an 8.8in touchscreen, Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto, Bluetooth and sat-nav.
The engine
See full engine specsIt may offer the lowest CO2 emissions and the best fuel economy in the lineup, but we think it’s still worth going for the more powerful and quicker 118d. All the 1 Series' diesels are RDE2 emissions compliant.
Key information
62.8
380
litres
119
g/km
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