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BMW 1 Series vs Ferrari SF90 Roadster - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (300 HP vs 1000 HP), boot space and price (28800 £ vs 409700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 1 Series or Ferrari SF90 Roadster?

BMW 1 Series

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Ferrari SF90 Roadster

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 1 Series has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28800 £, while the Ferrari SF90 Roadster costs 409700 £. That’s a price difference of around 380914 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 1 Series manages with 4.30 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Ferrari SF90 Roadster with 6.50 L. The difference is about 2.20 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Ferrari SF90 Roadster has a clearly edge – offering 1000 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 700 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari SF90 Roadster is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.50 s, while the BMW 1 Series takes 4.90 s. That’s about 2.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Ferrari SF90 Roadster performs evident better – reaching 340 km/h, while the BMW 1 Series tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ferrari SF90 Roadster pulls decisively stronger with 1066 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 666 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BMW 1 Series offers convincingly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, BMW 1 Series is a bit lighter – 1465 kg compared to 1670 kg. The difference is around 205 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 1 Series offers significantly more room – 380 L compared to 74 L. That’s a difference of about 306 L.

Who wins the race?

The BMW 1 Series proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 1 Series is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £28,800
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BMW 1 Series

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 7.6 L
BMW 1 Series
Ferrari SF90 Roadster

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BMW 1 Series

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The BMW 1 Series is a compact premium hatchback that injects a proper sense of driving fun into everyday life, with sharp handling and a cabin that punches above its class. It’s a great pick for buyers who want sporty manners without losing practicality, and yes, you’ll still get that unmistakable BMW grin behind the wheel.

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Ferrari SF90 Roadster

The SF90 Spider is Ferrari's drop-top flagship, blending blistering hybrid performance with an intoxicating exhaust note and race-bred agility wrapped in theatrical Italian styling. It's shockingly usable for a hypercar, equally at home carving country roads or turning heads at the valet, and it will leave you grinning like you just skipped a very responsible meeting.

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Costs and Consumption

Price
28800 - 51100 £
Price
409700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7.6 L
Consumption L/100km
6.50 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
25 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
112 - 173 g/km
co2
169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
49 L
Fuel tank capacity
68 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1465 - 1625 kg
Curb weight
1670 kg
Trunk capacity
300 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
74 L
Length
4361 mm
Length
4704 mm
Width
1800 mm
Width
1973 mm
Height
1459 mm
Height
1186 mm
Max trunk capacity
1135 - 1200 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 510 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Power HP
1000 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.50 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Torque
1066 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Power kW
735 kW
Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
Engine capacity
3990 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Ferrari
What drive types are available for the BMW 1 Series?

The BMW 1 Series is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.