BMW 1 series 2012 vs BMW 1 series 2007

 
BMW 1 series
2012 - 2015
BMW 1 series
2007 - 2011
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 218 HP143 HP
Torque: 450 NM300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.5 seconds9.1 seconds
BMW 1 series 2012 is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 1 series 2012 engine produces 75 HP more power than BMW 1 series 2007, whereas torque is 150 NM more than BMW 1 series 2007. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.85.4
Real fuel consumption: 6.8 l/100km6.6 l/100km
By specification BMW 1 series 2012 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 1 series 2012 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series 2007.
Fuel tank capacity: 52 litres51 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1080 km in combined cycle940 km in combined cycle
1230 km on highway1130 km on highway
760 km with real consumption770 km with real consumption
Ground clearance: 140 mm (5.5 inches)145 mm (5.7 inches)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 280'000 km350'000 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 1 series 2007 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 17 years17 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X1Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 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.

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: 10.9 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 1 series 2012 is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series 2007.
Gross weight (kg): 1`9351`855
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
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
BMW 1 sērija has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
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