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BMW 3 Series vs. BMW X1

When we compare the BMW 3 Series to the BMW X1, the BMW 3 Series has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The BMW X1 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the BMW 3 Series versus the BMW X1, the BMW X1 is a better car than the BMW 3 Series.

BMW 3 Series versus BMW X1 Pricing

A used 2023 BMW 3 Series ranges from $44,791 to $65,045 while a used 2023 BMW X1 is priced between $39,904 to $47,455. For a new model, the BMW 3 Series's price is between $45,554 and $66,867, with the BMW X1 priced between $40,849 and $49,089.

BMW 3 Series versus BMW X1 Quality Rating

The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW 3 Series is 8.5 out of 10 while the BMW X1's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the BMW 3 Series being ranked 5 out of 39 Best Luxury Small Cars and the BMW X1 being ranked 1 out of 12 Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the BMW 3 Series’s base engine makes 255 horsepower, and the BMW X1 base engine makes 241 horsepower. The 3 Series is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 530 miles. The X1 is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 486 miles. Both models use premium unleaded.

Safety Ratings Comparison

When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the BMW 3 Series and the BMW X1 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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Pricing

New Asking Price:

$45,554 - $66,867

Used Asking Price:

$44,791 - $65,045

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

52.3%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$40,849 - $49,089

Used Asking Price:

$39,904 - $47,455

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

43.4%

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.5 / 10

Reliability:

8.7 / 10

Retained Value:

7.7 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.6 / 10

Reliability:

7.2 / 10

Retained Value:

8.5 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

iSeeCars Rankings

Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars

2 / 39
5 / 39

Luxury Small Cars with Best Resale Value

34 / 39

iSeeCars Rankings

1 / 12

Most Reliable Luxury Subcompact SUVs

1 / 12

Luxury Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value

3 / 12
7 / 67

Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

14 / 67

Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs

17 / 67

Summary Review

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Pros and Cons

Not yet available

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Not yet available

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Trim Levels

330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive

Trim Levels

xDrive28i

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

255 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque:

295 foot-lbs @ 1550 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.072 hp per pound

Towing Capacity:

Not applicable

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

241 hp @ 4500 rpm

Torque:

295 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.064 hp per pound

Towing Capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):

25 / 34 / 29

Range (city/hwy):

390 / 530 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):

25 / 34 / 28

Range (city/hwy):

358 / 486 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Heated Seats:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.7 inches

Front Leg Room:

42 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.6 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

54.6 inches

Cargo Space:

13 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

Not applicable

Overall Interior Volume:

94.0 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

42.1 inches

Front Leg Room:

40.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.3 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.1 inches

Cargo Space:

25.7 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

57.2 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3536 lbs

Width:

81.4 inches

Height:

56.8 inches

Length:

185.9 inches

Wheelbase:

112.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.4 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3750 lbs

Width:

82.8 inches

Height:

64.6 inches

Length:

177.2 inches

Wheelbase:

106 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.1 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted alloy

Tire Size:

225/45R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

alloy

Tire Size:

225/55R18