Smart ForTwo 2012 vs BMW 1 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 71 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 92 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Smart ForTwo engine produces 99 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 118 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Smart ForTwo reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Smart ForTwo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Smart ForTwo consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that by driving the Smart ForTwo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Smart ForTwo consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 33 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 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: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 2.70 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.56 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.42 m | |
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Smart ForTwo is smaller, but higher. Smart ForTwo is 167 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 19 cm narrower, while the height of Smart ForTwo is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 370 litres | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage space. Smart ForTwo has 150 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 8.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Smart ForTwo is 1.9 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series, which means Smart ForTwo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`020 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above 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 (€): | 7600 | 8400 | |
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