BMW 1 Series Fuel Consumption: All Variants Available

BMW 1 Series fuel economy is summarised below using figures aggregated from Mudah.my listing data for this Small Premium. Real-world consumption varies with traffic conditions, driving style and load, so treat the figures as a comparative baseline rather than a precise prediction. This page breaks down city and highway consumption, fuel tank capacity and an estimated tank range across 3 generations to help with journey planning.

Current Generation — Current Generation (2019-Present)

The BMW 1 Series (F40, 2019-Present) uses 1.5T sDrive18i (136 PS) to 3.0T M135i (306 PS). Source: city 6.4–8.2, highway 4.6–6.0. Combined est. ~5.5–8.5 L/100km. Tank 50–52 L.

Fuel Economy Snapshot

City consumption6.4–8.2 L/100km
Highway consumption4.6–6.0 L/100km
Combined consumption5.5–8.5 L/100km (WLTP, est. from city/hwy)
Fuel tank50–52 L
Engine1,498–2,979 cc
Fuel typePETROL

Source: city 6.4–8.2 / highway 4.6–6.0. Combined est. ~5.5 (118i MHEV) to ~8.5 (M135i). Tank 50–52 L. MY variants: 118i and M135i.

City vs Highway by Engine / Variant

VariantEngineFuelTransmissionCityHighway
35I MTurbo IntercooledPETROL8-speed automatic8.0–8.2 L/100km6.0 L/100km
M135I Xdrive1,998 ccPETROL8-speed automaticNot availableNot available
18I M SportTurbo IntercooledPETROL8-speed automatic6.4 L/100km4.6 L/100km
M135I Sport2,979 ccPETROL8-speed automaticNot availableNot available

Per-variant figures aggregated from Mudah.my internal listings. "Not available" indicates no consumption data was recorded for that variant.

Estimated Driving Range

Fuel tank50 L
Estimated city range≈ 610–781 km (city)
Estimated highway range≈ 833–1,087 km (highway)

50 L at 6.0 (combined est 118i) → ~833 km theoretical.

Fuel Economy Across Generations

Efficiency by Generation

GenerationCity (L/100km)Highway (L/100km)Tank
Current Generation (2019-Present)6.4–8.2 L/100km4.6–6.0 L/100km50 L
Previous Generation (2011-2019)6.4–11.7 L/100km4.6–6.7 L/100km52 L
Earlier Generation (2004-2011)8.9–13.8 L/100km5.2–7.2 L/100km50–53 L

The F40 1 Series (2019-Present) moved to FWD platform from RWD — significantly improving interior space and efficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel consumption of the BMW 1 Series?
The BMW 1 Series (118i) returns approximately 6.4 L/100km city and 4.6 L/100km highway. The M135i xDrive is around 8.2–8.5 L/100km combined.
Is the BMW 1 Series fuel efficient?
Very — the 118i MHEV is particularly efficient for a premium compact hatchback.
How big is the BMW 1 Series fuel tank?
The 1 Series has a 50 L tank. On the 118i's combined ~5.5 L/100km that gives roughly 909 km of range.
What fuel does the BMW 1 Series use?
The 1 Series uses RON 95 (118i) or RON 98 (M135i).
Where can I find BMW 1 Series for sale on Mudah.my?
Browse BMW 1 Series listings on Mudah.my.