Smart ForTwo 2010 vs BMW 1 series 2007

 
Smart ForTwo
2010 - 2013
BMW 1 series
2007 - 2011
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 0.8 Diesel2.0 Diesel

Performance

Power: 54 HP204 HP
Torque: 130 NM400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 16.8 seconds7 seconds
BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving.
Smart ForTwo engine produces 150 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 270 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Smart ForTwo reaches 100 km/h speed 9.8 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data5.2
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: 2.70 m4.36 m
Width: 1.56 m1.75 m
Height: 1.56 m1.42 m
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 litres370 litres
BMW 1 series has more luggage space.
Smart ForTwo has 150 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series.
Turning diameter: 8.8 meters10.7 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`0501`860
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average

average
Smart ForTwo has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 1 series, so Smart ForTwo quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 46005600
Pros and Cons: Smart ForTwo has
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
BMW 1 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
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