BMW 3 series 2015 vs BMW 1 series 2012
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 seconds | 4.7 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 62 HP less power than BMW 1 series, but torque is 110 NM more than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 52 litres | |
| 800 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 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. Note, however, that this BMW 3 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from ten 4x4 versions of BMW 3 series 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed 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. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2012 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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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 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1200 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 120 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`050 | |
| 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 (€): | 23 200 | 8000 | |
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