BMW 3 series 2005 vs BMW 1 series 2004
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| BMW 3 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 1 series can be equipped only with rear wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 3.0 | 1.6 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 - 306 HP | 116 - 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 - 580 NM | 150 - 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 - 11 seconds | 6.1 - 11 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 3 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than BMW 1 series. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 - 10.0 | 5.6 - 9.4 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 1 series. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 3 series is 29 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 7 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1385 litres | 1150 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 130 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 235 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`005 | ~ 1`792 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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