BMW 3 series 2005 vs BMW 1 series 2004
| 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: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 41 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 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 3 series is 29 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 7 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
460 litres | 1150 litres | |
| BMW 3 series has 130 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 690 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`950 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| BMW 3 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 1 series, so BMW 3 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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