BMW 1 series 2007 vs BMW 1 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 4.7 seconds | |
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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 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.4 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series 2012 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series 2007 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series 2007 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series 2012. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | Installed 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. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2007 3.0 engine BMW 1 sērija 2012 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 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 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1150 litres | 1200 litres | |
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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 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series 2007 is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series 2012. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 2`050 | |
| 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 (€): | 4600 | 8000 | |
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