BMW 1 series 2011 vs Smart ForTwo 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 71 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 92 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 99 HP more power than Smart ForTwo, whereas torque is 118 NM more than Smart ForTwo. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Smart ForTwo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Smart ForTwo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 1 series could require 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Smart ForTwo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 33 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 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 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija | Used only for this car | |
| 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 1 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2011 2.0 engine: The BMW N43 engine is built around a lightweight alloy cylinder block with a twin-cam, 16-valve head. It uses a dual-pump fuel delivery system—one located inside the tank to transfer fuel and supply the high-pressure pump, which then boosts fuel pressure up to 200 bar. Notably, the system lacks a fine fuel filter and relies only on a ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 2.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.56 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.57 m | |
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BMW 1 series is larger, but lower. BMW 1 series is 167 cm longer than the Smart ForTwo, 19 cm wider, while the height of BMW 1 series is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 220 litres | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 1 series has 150 litres more trunk space than the Smart ForTwo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 8.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 1.9 metres more than that of the Smart ForTwo, which means BMW 1 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| BMW 1 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Smart ForTwo, so BMW 1 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 7600 | |
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