BMW 3 series 2015 vs BMW 1 series 2017

 
BMW 3 series
2015 - 2018
BMW 1 series
2017 - 2019
Body: Estate car / wagonHatchback
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 252 HP184 HP
Torque: 350 NM290 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.9 seconds7.1 seconds
BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 3 series engine produces 68 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 60 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.85.5
Real fuel consumption: 8.3 l/100km8.0 l/100km
The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres52 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1030 km in combined cycle940 km in combined cycle
1220 km on highway1100 km on highway
720 km with real consumption650 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 320'000 km320'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 12 years12 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 4 sērijaInstalled on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 4 sērija
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.63 m4.33 m
Width: 1.81 m1.77 m
Height: 1.43 m1.42 m
BMW 3 series is larger.
BMW 3 series is 30 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 495 litres360 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
no data1200 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity.
BMW 3 series has 135 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series.
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.4 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`125 kg1`940 kg
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
below average

above average
BMW 1 series has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 12 20011 800
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
BMW 1 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
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