2009 BMW 750 vs. 2011 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2011 BMW 1 Series is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 750 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2011 BMW 1 Series. (335 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 1 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 750 weights approximately 425 kg more than 2011 BMW 1 Series. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 BMW 750 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 1 Series. (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 1 Series. 2009 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 1 Series has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 1 Series will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 750 | 2011 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 750 | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 53 L |
