2013 BMW 1 Series vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, both 2013 BMW 1 Series and 2013 BMW 3 Series were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 1 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 175 kg more than 2013 BMW 1 Series. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW 3 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 1 Series. 2013 BMW 3 Series has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW 1 Series has manual transmission. 2013 BMW 1 Series will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 3 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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| 2013 BMW 1 Series | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 1 Series | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7 | 10.2 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4373 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1919 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1423 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |
