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About the BMW 1 Series
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2025 BMW 1 Series's used prices in Australia typically range from $54,800 for the 18I M Sport variant and topping out at $82,500 for the M135i Xdrive.
There are 3 variants of the 1 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2025.
Engine options include 1.5L turbo petrol (103kW/220Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol (180kW/380Nm). Available with 7 speed auto dual clutch steptronic or 8 speed auto steptronic sport transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2025 1 Series was offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
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| Variant 1 | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| 18i M SPORT | $54,800 | $54,800 |
| 28ti | $61,900 | $61,900 |
| M135i xDRIVE | $82,500 | $82,500 |
*excl. on-roads
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2025 BMW 1 Series Specs
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2025 BMW 1 Series Dimensions
1434mm
1799mm
4319mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2024 BMW 1 Series Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 1 Series
The most fuel efficient BMW 1 Series is the 18i M SPORT with a 7 SPEED AUTO DUAL CLUTCH STEPTRONIC which is powered by a 1.5L TURBO DIRECT F/INJ and uses 5.9L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined cycle.
The BMW 1 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the M135i xDRIVE with a 7 SPEED AUTO DUAL CLUTCH STEPTRONIC which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIRECT F/INJ and uses 7.5L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| BMW 1 Series | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 18i M SPORT | Premium Unleaded Petrol | 5.9 L/100km |
| 28ti | Premium Unleaded Petrol | 6.8 L/100km |
| M135i xDRIVE | Premium Unleaded Petrol | 7.5 L/100km |
2024 BMW 1 Series Warranty
What is the warranty on a BMW 1 Series?
The BMW 1 Series offers a 5 year unlimited kilometre warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
2024 BMW 1 Series vs other Smalls to consider
The BMW 1 Series has a number of competitors because the 1er spans from a turbo three-cylinder powertrain, to a high-output turbo four-cylinder with all-wheel drive.
The most obvious of competitors is the Mercedes-Benz A-Class which is also the German automaker's entry-level offering.
Both the BMW and Mercedes offer high-end, premium-looking interiors with elements of soft-touch materials and metal accents.
Option lists on both the 1er and A-Class are quite extensive and can get expensive if you get trigger happy.
The 1 Series also gets cross-shopped with the BMW X1, X2, Mini five-door hatch, and Clubman which all share the same UKL platform.
BMW 128ti models have a sportier edge and compete against the likes of the Ford Focus ST, Renault Megane RS and Volkswagen Golf GTI. The 128ti though offers a more premium-feeling interior though.
The Focus ST is arguably just as focused and packs a lot more technology as standard, while the Golf GTI is more comfortable day-to-day with similar performance.
Range-topping M135i xDrive models compete against the likes of the Audi S3, Mercedes-AMG A35, and Volkswagen Golf R.
At this end of the 1 Series range, it can get quite expensive and is missing features that are expected of the price point.
The M135i xDrive though doesn't offer the tech or all-round usability of an Audi S3 or Volkswagen Golf R, nor can it blow any of its direct rivals out of the water in terms of straight-line performance or corner-carving ability.
BMW 1 Series FAQs
The cheapest BMW 1 Series is the 18i M SPORT that starts from $54,800.
The most expensive BMW 1 Series is the M135i xDRIVE that starts from $82,500.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 1 Series is offered by the 18i M SPORT which can tow 1300 kg
The largest BMW 1 Series is the M135i xDRIVE which measures 1799mm wide, 4402mm in length and sits 1484mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 1 Series is the M135i xDRIVE which has 233kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO DIRECT F/INJ engine.
The BMW 1 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW 1 Series is the M135i xDRIVE which weighs 2085 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 1 Series uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.