BMW 3 series 2015 vs BMW 1 series 2012
| 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 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 31 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 9.1 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 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 570 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: 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| BMW 1 sērija 2012 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger. BMW 3 series is 31 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1200 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 120 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.8 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 (kg): | 2`115 | 1`895 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 23 200 | 8000 | |
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