BMW 2 series 2013 vs BMW 1 series 2007
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 41 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 2 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 2 series could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 2 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 1 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 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: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 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 2013 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 2 sērija 2013 2.0 engine BMW 1 sērija 2007 2.0 engine: The BMW N43 engine is built around a lightweight alloy cylinder block with a twin-cam, 16-valve head. It uses a dual-pump fuel delivery system—one located inside the tank to transfer fuel and supply the high-pressure pump, which then boosts fuel pressure up to 200 bar. Notably, the system lacks a fine fuel filter and relies only on a ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 2 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 2 series is 19 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`860 kg | 1`775 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`350 kg | 1`275 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 510 kg | 500 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | BMW 2 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than BMW 2 series, so BMW 2 series quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 4000 | |
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