Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 428ivsBMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)

428i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016
VS

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82)

125i

218 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2011

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 428i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    159 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    882 km
    548 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428iBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
Power
245hp183kW
218hp163kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
1,845kg4,068lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
81.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
81.5s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
21.3s
Calculated
25.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
882km548mi
Calculated
671km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,360mm172in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,748mm69in
Height
1,377mm54in
1,423mm56in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,474mm58in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,507mm59in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
147mm6in
Trunk volume
445L
370L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
60L
53L
CO2 emissions-
190g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 428iBMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125iPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 428i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i6,100 rpm2,500-4,250 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428iBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.3 s
25.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
245 hp
183 kW
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
218 hp
163 kW

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 428i has 27 hp more than BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i and BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 428i: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
1,405 kg
3,097 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i5.8 s
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i6.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 428i and BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 428i and BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i: 1.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
882 km
548 mi
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
671 km
417 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
245 hp
183 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
218 hp
163 kW
6.4 s
245 km/h
152 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,377 mm
54.2 in
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 428i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.8 s
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428iBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,377 mm
54.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Range score
882 km
548 mi
671 km
417 mi
CO2 score
-
190 g/km
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 428iBMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 428i

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 211 km (131 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i

  • Is 135 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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