M140i xDrive F20
The BMW M140i xDrive F20 features turbocharged 3.0-liter B58 inline-six engine producing 335-340 horsepower (235-250 kW) depending on pre-facelift (2015-2016) or LCI facelift (2017-2019) specification with 369 pound-feet (500 Nm) torque from 1,520-4,500 rpm through eight-speed Steptronic automatic transmission and xDrive all-wheel-drive at 1,595kg (3,516 pounds) curb weight achieving 4.7-second 0-100 km/h (4.6-second 0-62 mph) acceleration and 155 mph (250 km/h) electronically-limited top speed. Engineering specification includes BMW B58 turbocharged inline-six architecture representing modern evolution of legendary BMW six-cylinder heritage, xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system managing power distribution for enhanced traction, and sophisticated eight-speed automatic transmission optimizing performance and efficiency establishing most powerful F20 1 Series variant before platform discontinuation.
M140i xDrive positioned as flagship performance model in F20 1 Series lineup offering all-wheel-drive traction alternative to rear-wheel-drive M140i variant appealing to markets requiring enhanced foul-weather capability while maintaining BMW inline-six turbocharged character and compact hatchback practicality. Platform represents final expression of rear-biased compact BMW philosophy before F40-generation 1 Series adopted front-wheel-drive transverse architecture ending traditional BMW longitudinal engine layout in entry-level segment, popular among enthusiasts for sophisticated B58 engine tuning potential, genuine M Performance credentials without full M car pricing, and practical five-door hatchback body style combining everyday usability with genuine performance capability establishing M140i xDrive as sought-after final-generation compact BMW maintaining traditional brand engineering values before fundamental platform transition eliminated inline-six configuration and rear-biased chassis dynamics from smallest BMW models.