BMW 1 series 2017 vs BMW 3 series 2015
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.5 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | 1.5 - 2.0 (petrol) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. BMW 1 series is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 - 340 HP | 136 - 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 - 500 NM | 220 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 - 11.7 seconds | 5.9 - 9.3 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 - 7.8 | 5.3 - 6.8 | |
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BMW 1 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than 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: | 4.33 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 1 series is smaller. BMW 1 series is 31 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. BMW 1 series has 135 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`952 kg | ~ 2`128 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 12 800 | |
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