BMW 1 series 2007 vs BMW 1 series 2012

 
BMW 1 series
2007 - 2011
BMW 1 series
2012 - 2015
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 143 HP218 HP
Torque: 190 NM310 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.3 seconds6.5 seconds
BMW 1 series 2012 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 1 series 2007 engine produces 75 HP less power than BMW 1 series 2012, whereas torque is 120 NM less than BMW 1 series 2012. Due to the lower power, BMW 1 series 2007 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.26.4
Real fuel consumption: 8.6 l/100km9.1 l/100km
The BMW 1 series 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 1 series 2007 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series 2012, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series 2007 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series 2007 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series 2012.
Fuel tank capacity: 53 litres52 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 850 km in combined cycle810 km in combined cycle
1060 km on highway980 km on highway
610 km with real consumption570 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km300'000 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: 6 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērijaInstalled on at least 8 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 2012 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.24 m4.32 m
Width: 1.75 m1.77 m
Height: 1.42 m1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series 2007 is 8 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series 2012, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 330 litres360 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1150 litres1200 litres
BMW 1 series 2012 has more luggage space.
BMW 1 series 2007 has 30 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series 2012. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series 2012 (by 50 litres).
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 1 series 2007 is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 1 series 2012.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8001`895
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 (€): 46008800
Pros and Cons: BMW 1 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
BMW 1 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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