BMW 1 series 2007 vs BMW 1 series 2004

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

Performance

Power: 204 HP122 HP
Torque: 400 NM280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.1 seconds10 seconds
BMW 1 series 2007 is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 1 series 2007 engine produces 82 HP more power than BMW 1 series 2004, whereas torque is 120 NM more than BMW 1 series 2004. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series 2007 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.55.6
Real fuel consumption: 6.7 l/100km6.1 l/100km
The BMW 1 series 2004 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise.
By specification BMW 1 series 2007 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series 2004, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series 2007 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 1 series 2007 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series 2004.
Fuel tank capacity: 51 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 920 km in combined cycle890 km in combined cycle
1100 km on highway1110 km on highway
760 km with real consumption810 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 300'000 km390'000 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: 18 years9 years
Engine spread: Used also on BMW X1Used also on BMW 3 sērija
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: 4.24 m4.23 m
Width: 1.75 m1.75 m
Height: 1.42 m1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series 2007 is 1 cm longer than the BMW 1 series 2004, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 1 series 2007 is 1 cm lower.
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`9201`810
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

average
Average price (€): 46003000
Pros and Cons: BMW 1 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
BMW 1 sērija has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
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