BMW 1 series 2017 vs BMW 3 series 2015
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 1 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 3 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." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 1 series engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 50 NM more than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1440 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 1 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: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW X1, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1, BMW 2 sērija, BMW 4 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 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2015 1.5 engine: The B38 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, introduced in 2013, was designed with a focus on fuel efficiency and low emissions to meet modern environmental standards. While it received generally positive ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2015 1.5 engine | |||
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 30 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 |
1200 litres | no data | |
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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: | 10.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 1`915 kg | 2`085 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 12 800 | |
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