BMW 3 series 2003 vs BMW 1 series 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 1 series, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | 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: | 4.26 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 3 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | 1150 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 20 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. This could mean that the BMW 3 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 50 litres). | |||
| 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): | 1`895 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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