BMW 3 Series vs BMW 1 Series
Overview | |
Years produced2008-2013 | Years produced1975-Present |
MSRP$31,200 | MSRP$43,800 |
Average price | Average price$26,212 |
Listings34 | Listings1095 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryBMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.0L 230 hp I6 | Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower230 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 230 hp I6 | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque200 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm | Torque295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
Horsepower230 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space10.0 cu ft | Cargo Space16.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3208 lbs | Curb Weight3536 lbs |
Height56.0 in | Height56.8 in |
Length172.2 in | Length185.9 in |
Width76.1 in | Width81.4 in |
Wheelbase104.7 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload829 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2008-2013 | 1975-Present |
MSRP | $31,200 | $43,800 |
Average price | $26,212 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 8.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | BMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.0L 230 hp I6 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 230 hp @ 6500 rpm | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 230 hp I6 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 200 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
Horsepower | 230 hp @ 6500 rpm | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 10.0 cu ft | 16.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3208 lbs | 3536 lbs |
Height | 56.0 in | 56.8 in |
Length | 172.2 in | 185.9 in |
Width | 76.1 in | 81.4 in |
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 829 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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