BMW 1 series 2011 vs BMW 1 series 2007

 
BMW 1 series
2011 - 2013
BMW 1 series
2007 - 2011
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 204 HP177 HP
Torque: 400 NM350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7 seconds7.6 seconds
BMW 1 series 2011 is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 1 series 2011 engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW 1 series 2007, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 1 series 2007. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series 2011 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.14.8
Real fuel consumption: 6.6 l/100km6.0 l/100km
The BMW 1 series 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 1 series 2011 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series 2007, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 1 series 2011 could require 45 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series 2011 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series 2007.
Fuel tank capacity: 51 litres51 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1000 km in combined cycle1060 km in combined cycle
1180 km on highway1240 km on highway
770 km with real consumption850 km with real consumption
BMW 1 series 2007 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

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 2007 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 18 years18 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 2007 might be a better choice in this respect.
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 

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: 4.36 m4.36 m
Width: 1.75 m1.75 m
Height: 1.42 m1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series 2011 and BMW 1 series 2007 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 370 litres370 litres
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters10.7 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`8601`815
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
average

average
Average price (€): 84005600
Pros and Cons: BMW 1 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
BMW 1 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
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