BMW 2 series 2017 vs BMW 1 series 2017

 
BMW 2 series
2017 - 2021
BMW 1 series
2017 -
Body: CoupeSedan
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 1.5 Petrol1.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 136 HP140 HP
Torque: 220 NM220 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.9 seconds9.4 seconds
BMW 2 series engine produces 4 HP less power than BMW 1 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.15.4
Real fuel consumption: 7.6 l/100km7.2 l/100km
The BMW 1 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise.
By specification BMW 2 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that by driving the BMW 2 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 2 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 52 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1010 km in combined cycle920 km in combined cycle
680 km with real consumption690 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD)
Front-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 2 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 11 years11 years

Dimensions

Length: 4.43 m4.46 m
Width: 1.77 m1.80 m
Height: 1.42 m1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 2 series is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 2 series is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 390 litresno data
Turning diameter: 10.9 metersno data
Gross weight (kg): 1`870no data
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

above average
BMW 1 series has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 23 200no data
Pros and Cons: BMW 2 sērija has
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
BMW 1 sērija has
  • fewer faults
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