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Background grid BMW 3 Sedan 2011-2018 BMW 1 Hatchback 2015-2017
Spec height1 1.429 m 2 
+ 0.8 cm
1 1.421 m Spec height1
+ 29.5 cm 2 4.624 m Spec length
1 4.329 m Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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BMW 1-Series 5-door Hatchback 2015 - 2017
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BMW
1-Series
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 2.1 | 2015 - 2017
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
BMW 3-Series Sedan 2011 - 2018
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BMW
3-Series
Sedan
Gen. 6 | 2011 - 2018
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 1-Series (F20) 5-door Hatchback 2015 vs. BMW 3-Series (F30) Sedan 2011


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 1-Series (F20) 5-door Hatchback 2015 is 29.5 cm shorter and 0.8 cm lower compared to BMW 3-Series (F30) Sedan 2011. It offers 150% more cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
Compact
+1
432.9 cm
Length
462.4 cm
+29.5
176.5 cm
Width2
181.1 cm
+4.6
198.4 cm
Width incl. mirrors
203.1 cm
+4.7
142.1 cm
Height1
142.9 cm
+0.8
269 cm
Wheelbase
281 cm
+12
14 cm
Ground clearance3
14 cm
1380 kg
Weight4,6
1460 kg
+6%
5
Seats max.
5
360 l
Cargo volume EU4
480 l
+34%
1200 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 24300
Price EU7
€ 28500
+18%
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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inch
Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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