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BMW 1 Series Hatchback (E81)

123d (Stage 3)

316 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2007-2011
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BMW 1 Series Hatchback (E81)

123d (Stage 2)

275 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2007-2011
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BMW 1 Series Hatchback (E81)

123d (Stage 1)

245 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2007-2011
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BMW 1 Series Hatchback (E81)

123d

204 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2007-2011

Comparison overview

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BMW 1 Series Hatchback (E81) 123d (Stage 3) 316 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    279 km/h
    173 mph
  • Most powerful
    316 hp
    236 kW
  • Highest torque
    640 Nm
    472 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,410 kg
    3,109 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    224 hp/t
    167 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    148 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    911 km
    566 mi
  • Largest trunk
    330 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d (Stage 3)316 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d (Stage 2)275 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d (Stage 1)245 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d204 hp
Power
316hp236kW+112 hp
275hp205kW+71 hp
245hp183kW+41 hp
204hp152kW
Torque
640Nm472lb-ft+240 Nm
560Nm413lb-ft+160 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft+100 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,410kg3,109lb
1,410kg3,109lb
1,410kg3,109lb
1,410kg3,109lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,910kg4,211lb
1,910kg4,211lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
+43 km/h
268 km/h
167 mph
+32 km/h
257 km/h
160 mph
+21 km/h
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
66.1s99% target: 276 km/h / 172 mph-12.5 s
Calculated
71.8s99% target: 265 km/h / 165 mph-6.7 s
Calculated
75.5s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph-3.0 s
Calculated
78.6s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s-1.7 s
5.8s-1.2 s
6.2s-0.8 s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
16.4s-11.9 s
Calculated
19.0s-9.3 s
Calculated
21.7s-6.6 s
Calculated
28.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s-1.6 s
Calculated
5.5s-1.1 s
Calculated
5.9s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s-1.7 s
Calculated
13.8s-1.2 s
Calculated
14.3s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
454Nm/t304lb-ft/ton
Calculated
397Nm/t266lb-ft/ton
Calculated
355Nm/t237lb-ft/ton
Calculated
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
911km566mi
Calculated
911km566mi
Calculated
911km566mi
Calculated
911km566mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,239mm167in
4,239mm167in
4,239mm167in
4,239mm167in
Width
1,748mm69in
1,748mm69in
1,748mm69in
1,748mm69in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,421mm56in
1,421mm56in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,660mm105in
2,660mm105in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,474mm58in
1,474mm58in
1,474mm58in
1,474mm58in
Rear track
1,487mm59in
1,487mm59in
1,487mm59in
1,487mm59in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
145mm6in
145mm6in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
330L
330L
330L
330L
Max trunk volume
1,150L
1,150L
1,150L
1,150L
Doors
3
3
3
3
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
51L
51L
51L
51L
CO2 emissions
148g/km
148g/km
148g/km
148g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 1 Series Hatchback (E81) 123d (Stage 3) 316 hpBMW 1 Series Hatchback (E81) 123d (Stage 2) 275 hpBMW 1 Series Hatchback (E81) 123d (Stage 1) 245 hpBMW 1 Series Hatchback (E81) 123d 204 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 1 Series Hatchback (E81) 123d (Stage 3) 316 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1 Series Hatchback (E81) 123d (Stage 2) 275 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1 Series Hatchback (E81) 123d (Stage 1) 245 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1 Series Hatchback (E81) 123d 204 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d (Stage 3)316 hp4,400 rpm2,000-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d (Stage 2)275 hp4,400 rpm2,000-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d (Stage 1)245 hp4,400 rpm2,000-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d204 hp4,400 rpm2,000-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d (Stage 3)316 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d (Stage 2)275 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d (Stage 1)245 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d204 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.5 s
5.9 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.8 s
6.2 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.4 s
19.0 s
21.7 s
28.3 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
268 km/h
167 mph
257 km/h
160 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.2 s
9.4 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.7 s
12.1 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.8 s
14.3 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
172 km/h
107 mph
166 km/h
103 mph
155 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

BMW 1 Series Hatchback (E81) 123d (Stage 3) 316 hp has 112 hp more than BMW 1 Series Hatchback (E81) 123d 204 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 1 Series Hatchback (E81) 123d 204 hp and BMW 1 Series Hatchback (E81) 123d (Stage 3) 316 hp: 112 hp (84 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 1 Series Hatchback (E81) 123d (Stage 3) 316 hp and BMW 1 Series Hatchback (E81) 123d 204 hp: 1.7 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 1 Series Hatchback (E81) 123d (Stage 2) 275 hp and BMW 1 Series Hatchback (E81) 123d (Stage 1) 245 hp, separated by only 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d (Stage 3)316 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d (Stage 2)275 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d (Stage 1)245 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d204 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d (Stage 3)316 hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
BMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d (Stage 2)275 hp
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
BMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d (Stage 1)245 hp
174 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
BMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d204 hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d (Stage 3)316 hp
316 hp
236 kW
5.3 s
279 km/h
173 mph
BMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d (Stage 2)275 hp
275 hp
205 kW
5.8 s
268 km/h
167 mph
BMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d (Stage 1)245 hp
245 hp
183 kW
6.2 s
257 km/h
160 mph
BMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d204 hp
204 hp
152 kW
7.0 s
236 km/h
147 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d (Stage 3)316 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
BMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d (Stage 2)275 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
BMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d (Stage 1)245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
BMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d (Stage 3)316 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d (Stage 2)275 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d (Stage 1)245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

BMW 1 Series Hatchback (E81) 123d (Stage 3) 316 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d (Stage 3)316 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.3 s
BMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d (Stage 2)275 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.8 s
BMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d (Stage 1)245 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
6.2 s
BMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d204 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d (Stage 3)316 hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d (Stage 2)275 hp
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d (Stage 1)245 hp
174 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d204 hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d (Stage 3)316 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d (Stage 2)275 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d (Stage 1)245 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (E81)123d204 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
275 hp
205 kW
245 hp
183 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.8 s
6.2 s
7.0 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
268 km/h
167 mph
257 km/h
160 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Range score
911 km
566 mi
911 km
566 mi
911 km
566 mi
911 km
566 mi
CO2 score
148 g/km
148 g/km
148 g/km
148 g/km
Trunk score
330 L
11.7 cu ft
330 L
11.7 cu ft
330 L
11.7 cu ft
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
174 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 1 Series Hatchback (E81) 123d (Stage 3) 316 hpBMW 1 Series Hatchback (E81) 123d (Stage 2) 275 hpBMW 1 Series Hatchback (E81) 123d (Stage 1) 245 hpBMW 1 Series Hatchback (E81) 123d 204 hp
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,470 LC/year1,470 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 1 Series Hatchback (E81) 123d (Stage 3) 316 hp

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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