BMW 1 series 2004 vs BMW 3 series 2005
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 1 series is available only with rear wheel drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 3.0 | 1.6 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 - 265 HP | 122 - 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 - 340 NM | 160 - 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 - 11 seconds | 5.5 - 11 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 3 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than BMW 1 series. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 - 9.4 | 4.7 - 10.0 | |
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BMW 1 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, BMW 1 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.23 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 1 series is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 1 series is 29 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 7 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1150 litres | 1385 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. BMW 1 series has 130 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 235 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`792 kg | ~ 2`005 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`293 kg | ~ 1`520 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 499 kg | ~ 485 kg | |
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| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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