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BMW 1 Series vs BMW 3 Series Touring comparison
Compare performance (300 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (29,400 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 1 Series or BMW 3 Series Touring?
BMW 1 Series vs BMW 3 Series Touring: Key differences
1 Series
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
BMW 1 Series is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,400 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,700 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW 1 Series with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.
3 Series Touring
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 230 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the BMW 1 Series takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.
1 Series
Space and Everyday Use:
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 1 Series is moderately lighter – 1,465 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 185 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers noticeably more boot space – 500 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries very slightly more – 520 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 3 Series Touring is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
from £41,100
BMW 3 Series Touring
BMW 1 Series
BMW 3 Series Touring
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BMW 1 Series
The BMW 1 Series is a compact premium hatchback that injects a proper sense of driving fun into everyday life, with sharp handling and a cabin that punches above its class. It’s a great pick for buyers who want sporty manners without losing practicality, and yes, you’ll still get that unmistakable BMW grin behind the wheel.
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BMW 3 Series Touring
The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.
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BMW 1 Series
BMW 3 Series Touring
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
29,400 - 51,900 £
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Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
112 - 173 g/km
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,465 - 1,625 kg
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Trunk capacity
300 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,800 mm
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
475 - 510 kg
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 300 HP
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
230 - 400 Nm
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
90 - 221 kW
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
BMW
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