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 Mini Aceman Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the BMW 1 Series 18i M SPORT
Based on the Mini Aceman SE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
42L - 50L
248 to 390 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$49,068 - $83,600
$55,990 - $65,990
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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
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Loaded with standard equipment
- Fun, nimble driving dynamics
- Lots of fun configurations to be had
Misses
- Big wheels makes the ride rough
- Smartphone mirroring looks weird on round display
- Limited range in Aceman E
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, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 1998 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | - | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4, 3 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 103kW - 233kW | 135kW - 190kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 5750 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 400Nm | 290Nm - 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1250 - 2000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
