BMW 2 series 2014 vs BMW 1 series 2006
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 326 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 61 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 135 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 2 series consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 2 series consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 480 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 2 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 1 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 1 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 1 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2014 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. BMW 1 sērija 2006 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2006 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 2 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 2 series is 22 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 2 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1150 litres | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 2 series has 60 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`035 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | BMW 2 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 395 percent more cases than BMW 2 series, so BMW 2 series quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 3000 | |
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