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
Mercedes-Benz A-Class vs BMW 1 Series Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Based on the BMW 1 Series 18i M SPORT
Best suitable for...
City driving
Luxury
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
43L - 51L
280 to 454 km
42L - 50L
248 to 390 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$59,000 - $75,400
$49,068 - $83,600
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CarExpert's Take
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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.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1332 - 1991 | 1499 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.3L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4, 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 120kW - 310kW | 103kW - 233kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6750 | 4500 - 5750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 270Nm - 500Nm | 220Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 5000 | 1250 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
