BMW 3 series 2018 vs BMW 1 series 2017
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 1.5 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. BMW 3 series is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 113 - 374 HP | 109 - 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 580 NM | 180 - 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 - 8.9 seconds | 4.4 - 11.7 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.9 - 7.6 | 3.6 - 7.8 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 1 series. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 - 141 mm (5.1 - 5.6 inches) | 130 - 140 mm (5.1 - 5.5 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger. BMW 3 series is 38 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1510 litres | 1200 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 140 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 310 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW 1 series, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`266 kg | ~ 1`952 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`704 kg | ~ 1`386 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 562 kg | ~ 566 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 20 600 | 11 200 | |
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