BMW 3 series 1993 vs BMW 1 series 2004
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.5 | 1.6 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 - 170 HP | 116 - 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 - 245 NM | 150 - 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 - 14 seconds | 6.1 - 11 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 - 10.0 | 5.6 - 9.4 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 1 series. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 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! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 110 - 145 mm (4.3 - 5.7 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 1 series 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: | 4.21 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 1150 litres | |
| BMW 3 series has 5 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`676 | ~ 1`792 | |
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| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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