BMW 3 series 2018 vs BMW X1 2019
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| 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/Automatic | Manual/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 - 3.0 | 1.5 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 113 - 374 HP | 116 - 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 580 NM | 220 - 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 - 8.9 seconds | 6.5 - 11.5 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 3 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than BMW X1. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.9 - 7.6 | 2.0 - 6.8 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW X1. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 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! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.60 m | |
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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 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1510 litres | 1550 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.4 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: | ~ 2`266 kg | ~ 2`126 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`704 kg | ~ 1`544 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 562 kg | ~ 582 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 200 | 28 600 | |
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