8.3
2025 BMW 118 review
The new BMW 1 Series is here, and even the cheapest version is a properly compelling buy for fans of premium European hatches.
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Max Davies
BMW 1 Series vs Mercedes-AMG A35 Comparison
BMW 1 Series
Mercedes-AMG A35
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2024 BMW
1 Series
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2024 Mercedes-AMG
A35
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How they stack...
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8.3
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Based on the BMW 1 Series 18i M SPORT
Based on the Mercedes-AMG A35
Best suitable for...
City driving
Luxury
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
42L - 49L
248 to 368 km
51L
377 to 418 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$49,900 - $82,500
$82,000 - $90,100
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CarExpert's Take
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
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Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,990)
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.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 1998 | 1991 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 103kW - 233kW | 225kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5750 | 5800 - 6100 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 450Nm | 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1480 - 2000 | 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 11.1 | 10 - 10.5 | |
