2012 BMW 125d M Sport

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High-quality components such as the M Sports suspension lowered by 0.4 inches (10 millimeters) with tighter spring/shock absorber settings and harder anti-roll bars tangibly emphasize the active driving character of this BMW, with an extended wheelbase as compared to the predecessor model and a wider track width providing the perfect basis. An M Sports brake is optionally available as an exclusive feature with the M Sports package, except for the models BMW 125i and 125d. It consists of aluminum multi-piston fixed calipers finished in dark blue metallic bearing the BMW M logo and 17-inch lightweight construction brake discs. This further enhances the driving dynamics potential of the compact five-door model. Another such feature is the 17 or 18-inch M light alloy wheels in double spoke styling with mixed tires.

In addition to the M aerodynamic package with numerous body components for the front, side and rear sections and the BMW Individual high-gloss Shadow Line, the exterior paint finish in Estoril Blue 2 metallic optionally available exclusively with the M Sports package ensures an unmistakably sporty look.

Inside the vehicle, components such as aluminum door sill cover strips with M emblem, M leather steering wheel with multifunction buttons, M footrest and M gearshift lever help go together to create a sporty, elegant feel. The driver and front passenger sit on sports seats available exclusively for the M Sports package in Hexagon Anthracite fabric/Alcantara with contrast stitching in Royal Blue. Furthermore, the driver has the use of a sports-style instrument panel with red accentuations and chrono scaling. The M Sports package is rounded off with interior strips in the equally exclusive Aluminum Hexagon finish with accentuation strip either in Estoril Blue matt or high-gloss Black and an anthracite-colored BMW Individual roof liner.

BMW 125d: Engine

With a top output of 218 hp (160 kW) at 4,400 rpm, surpassing its predecessor model BMW 123d by 14 hp, and a powerful maximum torque of 332 lb-ft (450 Newton meters), available between 1,500 and 2,500 rpm, the new BMW 125d is more spirited than ever before. This is not least due to the latest generation of common rail direct injection as well as the turbocharger with variable inlet geometry. Both with 6-speed manual transmission and with 8-speed automatic transmission, this compact five-door model spurts from zero to 60 mph in just 6.3 seconds if necessary, reaching a top speed of 150 mph (240 km/h). And yet this solid diesel with manual transmission still achieves an average fuel consumption level of just 4.9 liters per 100 kilometers, with CO2 emissions at 129 grams per kilometer. The automatic version is even more economical: here the BMW 125d has an average fuel consumption of just 4.8 liters per 100 kilometers with CO2 emissions at a level of 126 g/km.