BMW 2 series 2013 vs BMW 1 series 2007
| 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 | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5 seconds | 6.1 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 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 2 series consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 2 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 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 2007 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 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 2 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 2 series is 21 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 2 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`965 kg | 1`885 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`455 kg | 1`385 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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