BMW 3 series 2005 vs BMW 1 series 2004

 
BMW 3 series
2005 - 2007
BMW 1 series
2004 - 2007
Body: SedanHatchback
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: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 163 HP163 HP
Torque: 340 NM340 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.3 seconds8.2 seconds
BMW 3 series and BMW 1 series have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.76.6
Real fuel consumption: 7.3 l/100km7.2 l/100km
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 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 61 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 910 km in combined cycle750 km in combined cycle
1150 km on highway900 km on highway
830 km with real consumption690 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 390'000 km390'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 9 years9 years

Dimensions

Length: 4.52 m4.23 m
Width: 1.82 m1.75 m
Height: 1.42 m1.43 m
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 litres330 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1150 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity.
BMW 3 series has 130 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series.
Turning diameter: 11 meters11 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`9651`850
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 (€): 46003400
Rating in user reviews: 7.7/10 8.0/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
BMW 1 sērija has
  • lower price
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