BMW 1 series 2015 vs BMW 5 series 2013
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 1 series engine produces 48 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 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 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 1 series is smaller. BMW 1 series is 58 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 10 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 520 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. BMW 1 series has 160 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 1.1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means BMW 1 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`885 | 2`225 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 16 600 | |
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