With the 1 Series, BMW entered the compact class in 2004 and wanted to steal some buyers from the class leader VW Golf. If you want to do that, you have to have an answer to the Golf GTI and Co: At BMW, at least since the F20 series, this has been the M Performance models with longitudinally installed six-cylinder petrol engines and up to 340 hp. However, a lot has changed in the latest generation F40. First of all, the 1 Series is equipped with a transverse engine and therefore primarily front-wheel drive. The large-volume engines were also banned from the series. Nevertheless, loyal BMW fans with a preference for compact models do not have to despair, because M Performance also ensures decent driving dynamics in the F40. The M135i xDrive gets 306 hp from a turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine and masters that Sprint to 100 km / h in just 4.7 seconds – Thanks to the sport automatic transmission. It costs you to enjoy the combination of a comparatively small vehicle and high performance List price of at least EUR 51,450. thanks to good leasing conditions but can save a lot of money!
At sparneuwagen.de (cooperation partner of AUTO BILD) both Private as well as commercialCustomers lease a freely configurable BMW M135i xDrive – and that without a one-time special payment. The cheapest rate of 326 euros per month is reserved for commercial customers and is understood as a monthly net price. the Duration is 36 months, 10,000 kilometers per year are included. While the running time cannot be adjusted, the annual mileage can be increased in 5000 km steps up to 25,000 km. Even Private customers can save a lot with this offer. For them, the monthly installments start at a flat 400 euros gross. As with the leasing deal for business owners, the Duration 36 months; 10,000 kilometers are included in the cheapest offer. Of course, there are also insurance, vehicle tax and transportation costs. For this you get an individually configured 1 series with maximum cost control. The current delivery time is approximately ten weeks. This deal is particularly exciting for Golf drivers: Anyone who can prove that they are currently driving a Golf GTI, TCR or R (proof of the end of the leasing is sufficient for this) saves another 80 euros per month. (Calculate maintenance costs? To the car insurance comparison)
The BMW M135i xDrive is a well-equipped power pack
Not only the type designation M135i xDrive shows that the top model of the series is more than a practical compact. Thanks to its 18-inch alloy wheels, M sports brakes and M aerodynamics package, the M Performance model shows that you can get from A to B very quickly if you wish. This is ensured by the 306 hp four-cylinder, which distributes its maximum torque of 450 Newton meters to all four wheels via the xDrive all-wheel-drive system. The compact model from Munich cuts a fine figure even on winding roads. How serious BMW is with the driving dynamics of the top 1 series can be seen from the lowering by ten millimeters and the mechanical limited-slip differential on the front axle. All of these standard highlights demonstrate that the M135i is always well equipped. Nevertheless, the sporty 1 Series can still be sharpened with optional extras such as sports seats and the M Performance package. This in turn also drives up the price of the monthly leasing rate. Due to high demand, the offer may no longer be available at short notice, according to sparneuwagen.de. You can find an overview of all interesting leasing deals here!
