BMW 1 series 2012 vs BMW 1 series 2007

 
BMW 1 series
2012 - 2015
BMW 1 series
2007 - 2011
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Petrol3.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 320 HP265 HP
Torque: 450 NM315 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.7 seconds6.3 seconds
BMW 1 series 2012 is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 1 series 2012 engine produces 55 HP more power than BMW 1 series 2007, whereas torque is 135 NM more than BMW 1 series 2007. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.88.3
Real fuel consumption: 10.0 l/100km10.4 l/100km
The BMW 1 series 2012 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 1 series 2012 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series 2007, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series 2012 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series 2012 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series 2007.
Fuel tank capacity: 52 litres53 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 660 km in combined cycle630 km in combined cycle
850 km on highway880 km on highway
520 km with real consumption500 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 380'000 km380'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 9 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 7 sērija, BMW 6 sērija, BMW 2 sērijaInstalled 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 2007 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.32 m4.24 m
Width: 1.77 m1.75 m
Height: 1.42 m1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series 2012 is 8 cm longer than the BMW 1 series 2007, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 360 litres330 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1200 litres1150 litres
BMW 1 series 2012 has more luggage capacity.
BMW 1 series 2012 has 30 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series 2007. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series 2012 (by 50 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 1 series 2012 is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 1 series 2007.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0501`910
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

average
BMW 1 series 2012 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series 2007 has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than BMW 1 series 2012, so BMW 1 series 2012 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 86004400
Pros and Cons: BMW 1 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • has 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
BMW 1 sērija has
  • lower price
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