BMW 1 series 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2008

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

Performance

Power: 204 HP143 HP
Torque: 400 NM300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.1 seconds9.4 seconds
BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 1 series engine produces 61 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.65.4
Real fuel consumption: 7.5 l/100km6.3 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 1 series consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 51 litres61 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 910 km in combined cycle1120 km in combined cycle
1100 km on highway1380 km on highway
680 km with real consumption960 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 300'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 18 years18 years
Engine spread: Used also on BMW X1Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
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.
BMW 1 sērija 2008 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ...  More about BMW 1 sērija 2008 2.0 engine 

BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ...  More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine 

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.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8601`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 (€): 56005800
Pros and Cons: BMW 1 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
BMW 3 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
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