2006 BMW 116 vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 116. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 116 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2006 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 116.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW 1 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 116 | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 116 | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.2 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |
