BMW 1 series 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2008

 
BMW 1 series
2007 - 2011
BMW 3 series
2008 - 2012
Body: CoupeSedan
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 177 HP143 HP
Torque: 350 NM300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.6 seconds9.3 seconds
BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 1 series engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.84.7
Real fuel consumption: 6.0 l/100km5.8 l/100km
By specification BMW 1 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 1 series could require 15 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 51 litres61 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1060 km in combined cycle1290 km in combined cycle
1240 km on highway1480 km on highway
850 km with real consumption1050 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 17 years17 years

Dimensions

Length: 4.36 m4.53 m
Width: 1.75 m1.82 m
Height: 1.42 m1.42 m
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 litres460 litres
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 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series.
Power steering: Hydraulic power steeringElectric power steering
Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8151`950
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
average

average
BMW 1 series has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so BMW 1 series quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 66005800
Pros and Cons: BMW 1 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • hydraulic power steering
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • electric power steering
  • lower price
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