BMW 1 series 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2008
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| 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: | 2.0 - 3.0 | 1.6 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 - 306 HP | 122 - 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 - 400 NM | 160 - 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 - 9.1 seconds | 5.5 - 11.9 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 - 9.2 | 4.7 - 9.7 | |
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BMW 1 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, BMW 1 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.7 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 132 - 147 mm (5.2 - 5.8 inches) | 140 - 144 mm (5.5 - 5.7 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 1 series is smaller. BMW 1 series is 17 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 460 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. BMW 1 series has 90 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`831 kg | ~ 2`023 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`393 kg | ~ 1`513 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 438 kg | ~ 510 kg | |
| BMW 1 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem less than BMW 3 series. Therefore, BMW 3 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 5200 | |
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