BMW 3 series 2008 vs BMW 1 series 2006
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (BMW 1 series) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW 1 series, but torque is 205 NM more than BMW 1 series. Despite less power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 11.0 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 3.2 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 480 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 480 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 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 sērija 2008 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 3.0 engine BMW 1 sērija 2006 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2006 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 3 series is 35 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1150 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 110 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 7800 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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