Audi S3 vs BMW 1 Series Comparison

    Audi S3

    BMW 1 Series

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    2025 Audi
    S3
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    2025 BMW
    1 Series
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Rating
    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 Audi S3 Sedan review
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    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 BMW 118 review
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    Based on the Audi S3 QUATTRO
    Based on the BMW 1 Series 18i M SPORT
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    City drivingCity driving
    LuxuryLuxury
    Fuel Efficiency
    55L
    429 to 435 km
    42L - 50L
    248 to 390 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $78,800 - $81,800
    $49,068 - $83,600
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    CarExpert's Take

    James Wong
    Marketplace Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Now a proper little sleeper weapon
    • Price advantage over key rivals
    • Excellent, user-friendly tech
    Misses
    • Still some cheap-feeling plastics
    • Fiddly drive mode selection
    • Looks are almost too subtle
    Max Davies
    Marketplace Journalist
    Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Great ride and handling
    • Characterful turbo triple and quality tech
    • Great value proposition alongside M135
    Misses
    • Dynamics ultimately limited by front-drive setup
    • M branding isn't entirely necessary
    • Obnoxious speed limit beeping

    Colours Available

    The BMW 1 Series is available in the following exterior paint colours:

    • Alpine White
    • Black Sapphire (+$1308)
    • Melbourne Red (+$1308)
    • M Misano Blue (+$1308)
    • Skyscraper Grey (+$1308)
    • Storm Bay metallic (+$2000)
    • Frozen Pure Grey metallic (+$3846)

    The 118i Sport is only available in solid black paint.

    Specs

    Type
    TURBOTURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION
    Size (cc)
    19841499 - 1998
    Size (L)
    2.0L2.0L, 1.5L
    Cylinders
    44, 3
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1612 - 16
    Power
    245kW103kW - 233kW
    Power RPM
    56004500 - 5750
    Torque
    420Nm220Nm - 400Nm
    Torque RPM
    21001250 - 2000
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    --

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