BMW 3 series 2018 vs BMW X1 2019

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BMW 3 series
2018 -
BMW X1
2019 -
Body: Estate car / wagonCrossover / SUV
Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
BMW 3 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW X1 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 3 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 2.0 - 3.01.5 - 2.0

Performance

Power: 113 - 374 HP116 - 231 HP
Torque: 250 - 580 NM220 - 450 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.5 - 8.9 seconds6.5 - 11.5 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.4 - 6.32.0 - 6.7
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW X1. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Ground clearance: 130 - 141 mm (5.1 - 5.6 inches)147 - 183 mm (5.8 - 7.2 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X1 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.

Dimensions

Length: 4.71 m4.45 m
Width: 1.83 m1.82 m
Height: 1.44 m1.60 m
BMW 3 series is larger, but lower.
BMW 3 series is 26 cm longer than the BMW X1, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 16 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 500 litres505 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1510 litres1550 litres
BMW 3 series has 5 litres less trunk space than the BMW X1. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X1 (by 40 litres).
Turning diameter: 12 meters11.4 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.6 metres more than that of the BMW X1, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`266~ 2`126
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

below average
Average price (€): 27 60032 400
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • also available in 2WD
  • lower price
BMW X1 has
  • lower fuel consumption for diesel engines
  • higher ground clearance
  • fewer faults
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