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2010 BMW 1 Series
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2010 BMW 1 Series

The compact 1 Series is available as a two-door coupe or convertible. Power comes from the same six-cylinder engines found in the 3 and 5 Series, including a muscular 300-hp twin-turbo. Excellent steering and body control, along with smooth shifter and clutch action, make the 1 Series a blast to drive. The 135i we tested was super agile, quick, and it even returned decent fuel economy. Although snug, the interior features high levels of fit and finish. Model year 2013 was the final year for this fun and agile car. The more refined 2 Series, with a choice of turbocharged four and six-cylinder engines replaced it for 2014, and offers all-wheel drive in coupe and convertible forms. Updates for 2020 included the Gran Coupe 4-door versions, 228i xDrive and M235i xDrive, which were based on a different less performance-oriented platform.

Market value
$6,338
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
4
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Model year 2010
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
convertible
Drive type
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed
Category
Sports cars 4/5-seat
Generation began
2008

Pricing

Current retail median
$6,338
Retail value range
$5,375 - $7,325
Original MSRP range
$29,150 - $40,350
Trade-in range
$2,150 - $3,965

Ratings

Road test score
93/100

Fuel economy

EPA city
17 MPG
EPA highway
25 MPG
EPA combined
20 MPG
Tested city
16 MPG
Tested highway
31 MPG
Tested overall
23 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,125
Cruising range
320 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
2.2 sec
0-60 mph
5.2 sec
60-0 mph braking
119 ft
Avoidance speed
58.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
172 in
Width
69 in
Height
54 in
Wheelbase
105 in
Weight
3,360 lb
Maximum load
880 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
4 people
Front head room
3.5 in
Front leg room
42.5 in
Rear head room
0 in
Rear leg room
25 in
Luggage
2+0+0

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
6/10
Greenhouse gas score
5/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About BMW

BMW’s sedans and SUVs regularly earn CR’s recommendations for packing industry-leading comfort and technology into vehicles that are agile, quick, and even fuel efficient. Among luxury brands like Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Lincoln, and Land Rover, BMW’s SUVs often rank near the top of their category. Models like the X5 are remarkable for having powertrains that accelerate quickly while also managing above-average fuel efficiency. Some BMWs can be bought as plug-in hybrids, with useful electric-only range, or in performance trims, with more powerful engines and stiffer suspensions. BMW’s growing roster of EVs also generally rank high in our tests. Like most luxury cars from European manufacturers, BMWs fall on the expensive side of our assessments of maintenance and repair costs, but some specific models are a good option to buy used. However, shoppers considering a preowned BMW should opt for warranties or budget for repairs.

Vehicle ID: 6185 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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