BMW 3 series 2015 vs BMW 1 series 2012

 
BMW 3 series
2015 - 2018
BMW 1 series
2012 - 2015
Body: SedanHatchback
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: ManualManual
Engine: 3.0 Petrol3.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 326 HP320 HP
Torque: 450 NM450 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.2 seconds5.1 seconds
BMW 3 series engine produces 6 HP more power than BMW 1 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data8.0
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres52 litres
630 km with real consumption530 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 330'000 km380'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 1 series engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 9 years9 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērijaInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 7 sērija, BMW 6 sērija, BMW 2 sērija
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.63 m4.32 m
Width: 1.81 m1.77 m
Height: 1.43 m1.42 m
BMW 3 series is larger.
BMW 3 series is 31 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 480 litres360 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1200 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity.
BMW 3 series has 120 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series.
Turning diameter: 11.7 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.8 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 (kg): 2`0901`960
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

average
BMW 1 series has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably slightly better
Average price (€): 23 4008800
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • roomier boot
BMW 1 sērija has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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