BMW 1 series 2007 vs BMW 1 series 2012

 
BMW 1 series
2007 - 2011
BMW 1 series
2012 - 2015
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 3.0 Petrol3.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 265 HP320 HP
Torque: 315 NM450 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.1 seconds5.1 seconds
BMW 1 series 2012 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 1 series 2007 engine produces 55 HP less power than BMW 1 series 2012, whereas torque is 135 NM less than BMW 1 series 2012. Due to the lower power, BMW 1 series 2007 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.38.0
Real fuel consumption: 9.6 l/100km9.8 l/100km
By specification BMW 1 series 2007 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series 2012, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 1 series 2007 could require 45 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 1 series 2007 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series 2012.
Fuel tank capacity: 53 litres52 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 630 km in combined cycle650 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway830 km on highway
550 km with real consumption530 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 380'000 km380'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 7 years9 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērijaInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 7 sērija, BMW 6 sērija, BMW 2 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.

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`8851`960
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 (€): 44008600
Pros and Cons: BMW 1 sērija has
  • lower price
BMW 1 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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