BMW 2 series 2015 vs BMW 1 series 2015
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 2 series engine produces 26 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 52 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (BMW 2 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 1 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: | 320'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2015 2.0 engine: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2015 2.0 engine BMW 1 sērija 2015 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 2 series is larger. BMW 2 series is 23 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 2 series is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 645 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1905 litres | no data | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 2 series has 285 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.8 metres more than that of the BMW 1 series, which means BMW 2 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`100 kg | 1`920 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`455 kg | 1`355 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 645 kg | 565 kg | |
| BMW 2 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem more than BMW 1 series. Therefore, BMW 2 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 10 200 | |
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