BMW 1 series 2008 vs BMW 1 series 2011

 
BMW 1 series
2008 - 2011
BMW 1 series
2011 - 2013
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 204 HP143 HP
Torque: 400 NM300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.1 seconds9.1 seconds
BMW 1 series 2008 is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 1 series 2008 engine produces 61 HP more power than BMW 1 series 2011, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW 1 series 2011. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.65.3
Real fuel consumption: 7.5 l/100km5.9 l/100km
The BMW 1 series 2011 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 1 series 2008 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series 2011, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 1 series 2008 could require 45 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series 2008 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series 2011.
Fuel tank capacity: 51 litres51 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 910 km in combined cycle960 km in combined cycle
1100 km on highway1130 km on highway
680 km with real consumption860 km with real consumption
BMW 1 series 2011 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 300'000 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 2011 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 19 years19 years
Engine spread: Used also on BMW X1Installed 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 2011 might be a better choice in this respect.
BMW 1 sērija 2008 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 2008 2.0 engine 

BMW 1 sērija 2011 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 2011 2.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.36 m4.36 m
Width: 1.75 m1.75 m
Height: 1.42 m1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series 2008 and BMW 1 series 2011 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 370 litres370 litres
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters10.7 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`8601`785
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
average

average
Average price (€): 50009400
Pros and Cons: BMW 1 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower price
BMW 1 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
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