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BMW 1 Series vs Ferrari SF90 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 1,000 HP), boot space and price (29,400 £ vs 409,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 1 Series or Ferrari SF90 Roadster?

BMW 1 Series vs Ferrari SF90 Roadster: Key differences

BMW 1 Series

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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • slightly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Ferrari SF90 Roadster

  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

1 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BMW 1 Series is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,400 £ , while the Ferrari SF90 Roadster costs 409,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 380,357 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 1 Series uses 4.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ferrari SF90 Roadster with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

SF90 Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Ferrari SF90 Roadster offers significantly more power – delivering 1,000 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 700 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari SF90 Roadster is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the BMW 1 Series takes 4.9 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari SF90 Roadster delivers considerably more torque with 1,066 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 666 Nm more.

1 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: BMW 1 Series offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 1 Series is slightly lighter – 1,465 kg compared to 1,670 kg. The difference is around 205 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 1 Series offers substantially more boot space – 380 L compared to 74 L. That’s a difference of about 306 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 1 Series is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £29,400
1 Series

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/100km
BMW 1 Series
Ferrari SF90 Roadster

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BMW 1 Series

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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BMW 1 Series
Ferrari SF90 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,400 - 51,900 £
Price
409,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
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
-
Fuel tank capacity
68 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,465 - 1,625 kg
Curb weight
1,670 kg
Trunk capacity
300 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
74 L
Length
-
Length
4,704 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,973 mm
Height
-
Height
1,186 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
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
1,000 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Torque
1,066 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Power kW
735 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
3,990 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Ferrari
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