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Ford Mustang Convertible vs BMW 1 Series comparison

Compare performance (446 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (56,900 £ vs 29,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Convertible or BMW 1 Series?

Ford Mustang Convertible vs BMW 1 Series: Key differences

Ford Mustang Convertible

  • visibly more power
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BMW 1 Series

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Mustang Convertible

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 Ford Mustang Convertible costs 56,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,557 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 1 Series uses 4.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Ford Mustang Convertible with 12.3 L/100km. The difference is about 8 L/100km.

1 Series

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 Ford Mustang Convertible offers visibly more power – delivering 446 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 146 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 1 Series is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Ford Mustang Convertible takes 5 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Convertible delivers clearly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

Mustang Convertible

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, BMW 1 Series is markedly lighter – 1,465 kg compared to 1,876 kg. The difference is around 411 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 1 Series carries markedly more – 510 kg compared to 324 kg. That’s a difference of about 186 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 1 Series is far ahead 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
Ford Mustang Convertible
BMW 1 Series

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Ford Mustang Convertible

The Ford Mustang Convertible makes every drive feel like a small celebration, its exhaust note and open-air drama turning mundane routes into showstoppers. It’s a car that doubles as a weekend mood lifter and a credible everyday companion, blending swagger with surprising practicality.

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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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Ford Mustang Convertible
BMW 1 Series

Costs and Consumption

Price
56,900 - 59,900 £
Price
29,400 - 51,900 £
Consumption L/100km
12.3 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
280 - 282 g/km
co2
112 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,876 kg
Curb weight
1,465 - 1,625 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
300 - 380 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,916 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
319 - 324 kg
Payload
475 - 510 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
446 HP
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
540 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
328 kW
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
Brand
Ford
Brand
BMW
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