BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
7.3
The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 90 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
50 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
790 km in combined cycle
680 km in combined cycle
1060 km on highway
870 km on highway
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
11 years
11 years
Dimensions
Length:
4.58 m
4.23 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.40 m
1.43 m
BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 3 series is 35 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
440 litres
330 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1150 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 110 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series.
BMW 3 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 1 series, so BMW 3 series quality could be a bit better.
