BMW 1 series 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 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 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 132 mm (5.2 inches) | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 3 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from ten 4x4 versions of BMW 3 series 2008 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 1 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 1 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 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, while the height of BMW 1 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric 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`925 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no 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 (€): | 6600 | 5800 | |
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