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BMW 1 Series vs Porsche Taycan comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 1,034 HP), boot space and price (29,400 £ vs 87,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 1 Series or Porsche Taycan?

BMW 1 Series vs Porsche Taycan: Key differences

BMW 1 Series

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Porsche Taycan

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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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 Porsche Taycan costs 87,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 58,585 £.

Taycan

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 Porsche Taycan offers clearly more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 734 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.2 s, while the BMW 1 Series takes 4.9 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan delivers clearly more torque with 1,340 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 940 Nm more.

1 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: BMW 1 Series offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 1 Series is clearly lighter – 1,465 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 700 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Taycan offers only slightly more boot space – 407 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 27 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Taycan carries slightly more – 635 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan holds a decisive overall lead 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 £87,900
Taycan

Porsche Taycan

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 408 - 1,034 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 552 - 680 km
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BMW 1 Series

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,400 - 51,900 £
Price
87,900 - 206,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
112 - 173 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,465 - 1,625 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
Trunk capacity
300 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
475 - 510 kg
Payload
175 - 635 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Porsche
What drive types are available for the BMW 1 Series?

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

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