BMW 1 Series vs MG MG5 Comparison

    BMW 1 Series

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    MG MG5

    2025 BMW
    1 Series
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    2025 MG
    MG5
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Rating
    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 BMW 118 review
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    CarExpert Rating
    Good
    Read the 2025 MG 5 review
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    Based on the BMW 1 Series 18i M SPORT
    Based on the MG MG5 ESSENCE
    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    Fuel Efficiency
    42L - 50L
    248 to 390 km
    50L
    285 to 330 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    10 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $49,068 - $83,600
    $24,990 - $28,990
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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
    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Exceptional value for money
    • Long warranty and service plan
    • Excellent ride comfort on rubbish roads
    Misses
    • Some issues with DCT calibration
    • Lacking lots of active safety tech
    • Shorter service intervals than some

    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
    TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTIONTURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION
    Size (cc)
    1499 - 19981498
    Size (L)
    2.0L, 1.5L1.5L
    Cylinders
    4, 34
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    12 - 1616
    Power
    103kW - 233kW82kW - 119kW
    Power RPM
    4500 - 57506000
    Torque
    220Nm - 400Nm150Nm - 250Nm
    Torque RPM
    1250 - 20003000 - 4500
    Bore Stroke
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    Compression Ratio
    --

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