BMW 2 series 2013 vs BMW 1 series 2016
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 326 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5 seconds | 4.8 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 2 series engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.  | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 2 series consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 2 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series.  | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 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 2 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 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 11 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 2013 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 2016 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2016 3.0 engine  | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
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BMW 2 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 2 series is 13 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`965 | 2`015 | |
| 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 50 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better  | |||
| Average price (€): | 17 800 | 11 800 | |
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