BMW 3 series 2007 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 177 HP | 163 HP | |
Torque: | 350 NM | 340 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 10 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.6 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 50 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
1380 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
910 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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 1 series engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 17 years | 9 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Used also on BMW 3 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 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.52 m | 4.23 m | |
Width: | 1.82 m | 1.75 m | |
Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 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 litres | 330 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1385 litres | 1150 litres | |
BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. 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 3 series (by 235 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 1`965 | 1`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 (€): | 4600 | 3400 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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