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
2024 Volkswagen ID.3 vs 2024 BMW 1 Series Comparison
Volkswagen ID.3
BMW 1 Series
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2024 Volkswagen
ID.3
vs
2024 BMW
1 Series
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.7.
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8.3
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Based on the Volkswagen ID.3
Based on the BMW 1 Series 18i M SPORT
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
42L - 49L
248 to 368 km
Warranty
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5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
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$49,900 - $82,500
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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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Gallery
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