BMW 3 series 1996 vs BMW 1 series 2005

 
BMW 3 series
1996 - 1999
BMW 1 series
2005 - 2006
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.9 Petrol2.0 Petrol

Performance

Power: 140 HP129 HP
Torque: 180 NM180 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.9 seconds9.4 seconds
BMW 3 series engine produces 11 HP more power than BMW 1 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.97.3
Real fuel consumption: 8.0 l/100km7.9 l/100km
The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.6 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 90 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: 52 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 650 km in combined cycle680 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway870 km on highway
650 km with real consumption630 km with real consumption

Dimensions

Length: 4.21 m4.23 m
Width: 1.70 m1.75 m
Height: 1.39 m1.43 m
BMW 3 series is smaller.
BMW 3 series is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 325 litres330 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1030 litres1150 litres
BMW 3 series has 5 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 120 litres).
Turning diameter: 10 meters11 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`6601`760
Safety:
Quality:
below average

above average
BMW 1 series has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 260 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 20003000
Rating in user reviews: 7.3/10 8.0/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
BMW 1 sērija has
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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