Smart ForTwo 2010 vs BMW 1 series 2011

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

Performance

Power: 54 HP177 HP
Torque: 130 NM350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 16.8 seconds7.6 seconds
BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving.
Smart ForTwo engine produces 123 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 220 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Smart ForTwo reaches 100 km/h speed 9.2 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data4.7
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: 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`815
Safety: no datano 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 (€): 46008400
Pros and Cons: Smart ForTwo has
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
BMW 1 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
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