BMW 116i M Sport from 31,490 euros (-5,860 €)

Listed in the catalog from €37,350, the BMW Series 1 in M Sport trim drops by nearly €6,000 at certain dealerships.

BMW has become the leader in long-term lease offers or lease with purchase options. The rents are ultra competitive and often require no down payment. What seemed, just a few years ago, an inaccessible dream for many French people, is now within reach of many households.

We might almost forget that BMW still sells cars, and that these very good offers can be negotiated when approaching a dealer. Some are willing to waive stock commitments or lease financing costs, which typically mean returning the vehicle at the end of the contract and reselling it as used. A customer is just a customer.

€31,490, a great deal?

How does BMW manage to offer such rates to offer such prices while maintaining record profitability? The explanation largely lies in the decision, made about ten years ago, to shift to more profitable accordion platforms. The introduction of front-wheel drive brought significant economies of scale. Now, a model is no longer exclusive to one platform but can be shared across multiple models.

What does the BMW 116i M Sport offer for such a low price? Firstly, minimal excitement at acceleration with just 109 horsepower (0 to 100 km/h in 10.6 seconds). But its dynamic handling once in motion is very good, as is its visual appeal with the specific body kit and 18-inch bicolor wheels.

The look also changes with full LED headlights, DirectDrive suspension, Sport front seats, cruise control, parking sensors, extended GPS navigation, leather steering wheel, automatic air conditioning, etc.

With a fuel consumption of 5.9 liters per 100 km, the tiny 3-cylinder engine emits 134 g/km, which is a small eco-tax of only 450 euros in 2024. Ultimately, the purchase costs €31,940. It’s hard to find something better on the market.

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