Two cars on the same rows. The figures are all here, with their sources, so you can read them yourself and decide what matters.
| BMW 1 Series | BMW 3 Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel (differs) | Petrol | Diesel |
| From (indicative) (differs) | € 37,900 | € 52,900 |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Model years | 2019-now | 2019-now |
| RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page. | ||
| Reliability (differs) | 72/100 | 73/100 |
| Efficiency (differs) | 69/100 | 80/100 |
| Practicality (differs) | 66/100 | 72/100 |
| Value retention (differs) | n/a | 70/100 |
| Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) | 40/100 | 34/100 |
| Specifications | ||
| Body style (differs) | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Power (hp) (differs) | 156 | 190 |
| 0–100 km/h (s) (differs) | 7.8 | 6.9 |
| Top speed (km/h) (differs) | 226 | 235 |
| Length (mm) (differs) | 4361 | 4713 |
| Width (mm) (differs) | 1800 | 1827 |
| Height (mm) (differs) | 1459 | 1440 |
| Kerb weight (kg) (differs) | 1500 | 1645 |
| Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) | 6.1 | – |
| Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) | 1500 | 1800 |
| Boot (l) (differs) | 380 | 480 |
| Diesel consumption (l/100km) (differs) | – | 4.8 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure
A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.
Profile · F40 (facelift 2024)
C-segment hatchback on the F40, front-wheel drive in the base since this generation. The 118i delivers about 156 hp from a petrol three-cylinder with 48V mild hybrid. WLTP around 6.1 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative); owners report 6.5-7.5 l/100km mixed (public forums, not measured by us).
Profile · 320d (G20, LCI facelift 2022)
Rear-wheel drive D-segment sedan with the 2.0 four-cylinder turbodiesel plus 48V mild hybrid. WLTP around 4.8 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative); on long distance owners report 5-5.5 l/100km (public forums, not measured by us). Braked towing weight 1,800 kg.
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No tax or financial advice. Every figure shows its source and reference date. Always compare with an independent adviser and the official source. Source: OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure.