BMW 3 series 2001 vs BMW 1 series 2005
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 390 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 81 HP less power than BMW 1 series, but torque is 75 NM more than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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BMW 3 sērija has 4x4: 38% front and 62% rear torque distribution via planetary gears. ADB-X (Automatic Differential Brake) electronic traction control system provides differential locking functions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 380'000 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 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 24 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1150 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 110 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 1`875 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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