BMW 1{series} generations
(Ground clearance)| Generation year | Ground clearance |
|---|---|
| 1er-Reihe, Model year 2004 (1er-Reihe E87) | 0 mm |
| 1er-Reihe, Model year 2007 (1er-Reihe E81/E87/E82/E88 (1. Facelift)) | 145 mm |
| 1er-Reihe, Model year 2011 (1er-Reihe E82/E88 (2. Facelift)) | 147 mm |
| 1er-Reihe, Model year 2011 (1er-Reihe F20/F21) | 140 mm |
| 1er-Reihe, Model year 2015 (1er-Reihe F20/F21 (1. Facelift)) | 140 mm |
| 1er-Reihe, Model year 2017 (1er-Reihe F20/F21 (2. Facelift)) | 140 mm |
| 1er-Reihe, Model year 2019 (F40) | 153 mm |
Variants
BMW 1{series} variants: 1{series} vs. 1{series} M Performance
(Ground clearance)| Variant name | Ground clearance |
|---|---|
| 1{series} | 153 mm |
| 1{series} M Performance | 153 mm |
The ground clearance compared to other BMW models
When likened to its siblings in the BMW lineup, the 1er-Reihe stands tall (or should we say, modestly average) among a varied selection of Bavarian royalty. The sports cars and sleek sedans, such as the M4 CSL Coupé , Z4 Roadster, and the 3er M3 Limousine, scout the ground with clearances ranging thoughtfully from 113 mm to 140 mm. Here, our beloved 1er finds itself in the middle of the echelon, neither scraping the clouds nor hugging the tarmac too dearly. It's akin to standing in the middle of a group photo—noticeable but not quite the centerpiece. In BMW's grand scheme, it occupies a practical niche; not too lofty to challenge SUVs and not too scant to fret over every pebble on the road.
BMW 1{series} vs other current cars by BMW
(Ground clearance)| Variant name | Ground clearance |
|---|---|
| 4{series} M4 CSL Coupé | 113 mm |
| Z4 M Performance Roadster | 114 mm |
| Z4 Roadster | 117 mm |
| 8{series} Cabrio | 118 mm |
| 3{series} M3 CS Limousine | 119 mm |
| 5{series} M5 CS Limousine | 119 mm |
| 4{series} M4 Coupé | 120 mm |
| 3{series} M3 Limousine | 120 mm |
| 8{series} Coupé | 121 mm |
| 4{series} M4 Cabrio | 121 mm |
| 3{series} M3 Touring | 122 mm |
| 2{series} M2 Coupé | 123 mm |
| 4{series} Cabrio | 124 mm |
| 8{series} M Performance Cabrio | 125 mm |
| i4 M Performance | 125 mm |
| i4 | 125 mm |
| 4{series} M Performance Cabrio | 126 mm |
| 8{series} M8 Cabrio | 127 mm |
| 4{series} Coupé | 127 mm |
| 2{series} M Performance Coupé | 128 mm |
| 8{series} Gran Coupé | 128 mm |
| 8{series} M Performance Coupé | 128 mm |
| 8{series} M Performance Gran Coupé | 128 mm |
| 4{series} M Performance Coupé | 129 mm |
| 3{series} M Performance Touring | 130 mm |
| 3{series} M Performance Limousine | 130 mm |
| 8{series} M8 Coupé | 130 mm |
| 8{series} M8 Gran Coupé | 130 mm |
| 2{series} M Performance Cabrio | 130 mm |
| 5{series} M Performance Limousine | 131 mm |
| 5{series} M5 Limousine | 132 mm |
| 7{series} | 136 mm |
| 7{series} M Performance | 136 mm |
| i5 M Performance Limousine | 136 mm |
| i7 M Performance | 136 mm |
| i7 | 136 mm |
| i5 M Performance Touring | 137 mm |
| 6{series} GT | 138 mm |
| 2{series} Coupé | 140 mm |
| 2{series} Cabrio | 140 mm |
| 4{series} M Performance Gran Coupé | 140 mm |
| 3{series} Touring | 140 mm |
| 4{series} Gran Coupé | 140 mm |
| 3{series} Limousine | 140 mm |
| 5{series} Touring | 140 mm |
| 5{series} Limousine | 144 mm |
| i5 Limousine | 146 mm |
| i5 Touring | 147 mm |
| 1{series} M Performance | 153 mm |
| 1{series} | 153 mm |
| iX2 | 167 mm |
| iX1 | 170 mm |
| 2{series} Active Tourer | 171 mm |
| iX3 | 179 mm |
| X2 | 182 mm |
| X1 M Performance | 189 mm |
| iX M Performance | 203 mm |
| iX | 203 mm |
| X4 M | 204 mm |
| X4 M Performance | 204 mm |
| X3 | 204 mm |
| X3 M | 204 mm |
| X4 | 204 mm |
| X3 M Performance | 204 mm |
| X1 | 205 mm |
| X5 M | 212 mm |
| X6 M | 212 mm |
| X5 | 214 mm |
| X5 M Performance | 214 mm |
| X6 | 216 mm |
| X6 M Performance | 216 mm |
| X7 M Performance | 221 mm |
| X7 | 221 mm |
How does the ground clearance of the BMW 1{series} compare to it's nearest competitors?
Now, let's cast our gaze beyond Bavaria and into the global arena where the BMW 1er-Reihe jostles for space with other contenders. Compared to the likes of the ORA Funky Cat with a 135 mm clearance and the Suzuki SX4, towering at 175 mm, the 1er-Reihe (with its 140 mm claim from the era we have data on) seems to orchestrate a decent middle ground. It doesn't aspire to conquer the Himalayas like the Subaru Justy and its 170 mm clearance might, nor does it slink as low as the VW Fox at 111 mm. Even when pitted against the moat-jumping horsepower of the Citroen GS/GSA, which gallivants at a lofty 240 mm, the 1er-Reihe maintains its dignity without veering into monster truck territory or limbo dancing low-rider levels. It's the vehicular equivalent of a well-rounded individual; capable and dependable without the need for braggadocio.
BMW 1{series} vs. similar cars
(Ground clearance)| Car model | Ground clearance |
|---|---|
| Infiniti Q30 2015 | 210 mm |
| Nissan Pulsar 2014 | 156 mm |
| BMW 1er-Reihe 2019 | 153 mm |
| Renault R25 1988 | 120 mm |
| Renault Vel Satis 2002 | 120 mm |
| Peugeot 308 2007 | 100 mm |