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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 1 series engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 90 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 70 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 132 mm (5.2 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW X1, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 6 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 5 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 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 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | no data | |
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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 (€): | 12 800 | 17 000 | |
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