2008 BMW 1-Series

#6

in Upscale Small Cars

Based on analysis of 22 1-Series reviews and test drives.

MSRP: $28,600 - $34,900
Invoice: $26,310 - $32,110
MPG: 18 City / 28 Hwy
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U.S.News Scores
Overall:7.6
Performance:8.5
Exterior:4.9
Interior:6.8
Safety:NA
Reliability:8.0

2008 BMW 1-Series Coupe: Coupe [ See specs for other models ]

Body Style

2dr Car

Engine

  • Turbocharged Gas I6 3.0L/183
  • 6-Speed M/T (Standard)  or  6-Speed A/T (Optional)
  • 17 mpg city / 25 mpg hwy

2008 BMW 1-Series Coupe Safety Features and Specifications

Air Bag

Driver - Front Standard
Passenger - Switch (On/Off) Standard
Passenger - Front Standard
Side - Head only - Front Standard
Side - Head only - Rear Standard
Side - Body Front Standard

Brakes

ABS - 4 Wheel Standard

Lights

Headlights - Auto off Standard
Headlights - Auto on Standard
Headlights - Daytime Running lights Standard
Headlights - High Intensity Discharge Standard

Misc.

Traction Control Standard
Parking Aid Optional
Engine Immobilizer/Vehicle Ant-Theft System Optional
Locks - Pwr Standard

2008 BMW 1-Series Coupe Performance Features and Specifications

Engine

Displacement 3.0L/183
Engine Type Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Standard) , Turbocharged (Standard)

Fuel

Fuel Type Gasoline Fuel (Standard)

Chassis

Drivetrain Type Rear Wheel Drive (Standard)
Transmission Type Auto Transmission w/Manual Override (Optional) , 6-Speed A/T (Optional) , M/T (Standard) , 6-Speed M/T (Standard)

2008 BMW 1-Series Coupe Interior Features and Specifications

Features

Air Conditioning - Auto Climate Control Standard
Steering Wheel Leather Wrapped Standard
Cruise Control Standard
Passenger Capacity 4

Audio

CD Player Standard
MP3 Player Standard
Satellite Radio Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard

Seats

Leather Standard
Heated Driver Optional
Heated Passenger Optional
Memory Optional
Pwr Driver Optional
Pwr Passenger Optional
Front Bucket Standard

Technology

Communications - Onboard Hands Free Standard
Telephone - Hands Free Wireless Connection Standard
Navigation System Optional
Trip Computer Standard

Mirrors/Windows

Electrochromic Rearview Optional

2008 BMW 1-Series Coupe Exterior Features and Specifications

General

Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3373
Length, Overall (in) 172.2
Min Ground Clearance (in) - TBD -
Keyless Entry Remote Optional
Spoiler - Rear Standard
Wipers - Rain Sensing Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener Optional

Roof

Generic Sun/Moon Standard
Sun-Shield Standard
Sun - Wind Deflector Standard

Mirrors

Heated Driver Standard
Heated Exterior Standard
Passenger Standard

Wheels

Tires Tires - Front Performance (Standard) , Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Standard) , Tires - Rear Performance (Standard)
Wheels Aluminum Wheels (Standard) , Chrome Wheels (Standard)