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: 6 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 1.1 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.25.5
Real fuel consumption: 8.9 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 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres52 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 960 km in combined cycle940 km in combined cycle
1150 km on highway1100 km on highway
670 km with real consumption650 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)Rear wheel drive (RWD)

BMW 3 sērija has 4x4: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked at most times, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering.

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.
BMW 3 sērija 2015 2.0 engine: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ...  More about BMW 3 sērija 2015 2.0 engine 

BMW 1 sērija 2017 2.0 engine: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ...  More about BMW 1 sērija 2017 2.0 engine 

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`180 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
  • has 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
BMW 1 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
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