BMW 1 series 2004 vs BMW 1 series 2007

 
BMW 1 series
2004 - 2007
BMW 1 series
2007 - 2011
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 122 HP143 HP
Torque: 280 NM300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10 seconds9 seconds
BMW 1 series 2007 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 1 series 2004 engine produces 21 HP less power than BMW 1 series 2007, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 1 series 2007. Due to the lower power, BMW 1 series 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.64.5
Real fuel consumption: 6.1 l/100km5.8 l/100km
The BMW 1 series 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 1 series 2004 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series 2007, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 1 series 2004 could require 165 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series 2004 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series 2007.
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres51 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 890 km in combined cycle1130 km in combined cycle
1110 km on highway1270 km on highway
810 km with real consumption870 km with real consumption
BMW 1 series 2007 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 390'000 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 2004 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 9 years17 years
Engine spread: Used also on BMW 3 sērijaInstalled 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. BMW 1 series 2007 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.23 m4.24 m
Width: 1.75 m1.75 m
Height: 1.43 m1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series 2004 is 1 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series 2007, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 1 series 2004 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 330 litres330 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1150 litres1150 litres
Turning diameter: 11 meters11 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`8101`830
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

average
Average price (€): 34004600
Pros and Cons: BMW 1 sērija has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
BMW 1 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
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