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: | 177 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| BMW 1 series engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 5 series. Despite less power, BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 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 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 | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 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. | |||
| BMW 5 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 5 sērija 2013 2.0 engine | |||
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 (€): | 11 600 | 15 200 | |
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