BMW 2 series 2014 vs BMW 1 series 2015
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
| BMW 2 series engine produces 6 HP less power than BMW 1 series, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 52 litres | |
| 800 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 1 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 2 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2014 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car in order to ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2014 2.0 engine BMW 1 sērija 2015 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 2 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 2 series is 10 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1200 litres | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 2 series has 30 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 1`995 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 11 600 | |
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