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.
BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.4
6.4
BMW 1 series consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
52 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
960 km in combined cycle
1090 km in combined cycle
960 km on highway
1340 km on highway
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:
7 years
7 years
Dimensions
Length:
4.33 m
4.91 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.46 m
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 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
360 litres
520 litres
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.
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
