BMW 3 series 1995 vs BMW 1 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 41 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 65 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 1 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1, BMW Z4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 1 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.43 m | |
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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 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 1150 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 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`715 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 225 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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