Verdict
B
BHP
265 bhp
0–60
6.0 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
27 mpg (US)
Used
$1,900-$8,300
Strengths
- Only RWD hatch in class
- N52 inline-six soundtrack
- Naturally-aspirated engines
Weaknesses
- Tight rear seats
- Run-flat tyres
- Cabin design plain
Notable tech
- E87 platform
- RWD only
- 3-door (E81), 5-door (E87), Coupé (E82), Convertible (E88)
- M52/N52/N54 petrol, M47/N47 diesel
Common issues
- N47 timing chain stretch
- HPFP failures (N54)
- Run-flat tyres
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across E87's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
116i 1.6 / 2.0
BHP122
Torque160 Nm
0–6010.6 s
Top124 mph
MPG (US)31 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox5MT / 6MT
118i 2.0
BHP143
Torque190 Nm
0–609.4 s
Top130 mph
MPG (US)30 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
120i 2.0
BHP170
Torque210 Nm
0–608.2 s
Top139 mph
MPG (US)30 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
125i 3.0 inline-6
BHP218
Torque270 Nm
0–606.5 s
Top152 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
130i 3.0 inline-6
BHP265
Torque315 Nm
0–606.0 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
116d 2.0
BHP116
Torque260 Nm
0–6010.3 s
Top121 mph
MPG (US)50 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
118d 2.0
BHP143
Torque300 Nm
0–609.0 s
Top130 mph
MPG (US)50 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
120d 2.0
BHP177
Torque350 Nm
0–607.5 s
Top141 mph
MPG (US)44 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
123d 2.0 twin-turbo diesel
BHP204
Torque400 Nm
0–607.0 s
Top148 mph
MPG (US)42 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT