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 years18 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.
BMW 1 sērija 2007 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ...  More about BMW 1 sērija 2007 2.0 engine 

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 (€): 30004600
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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