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 BMW 1 Series vs 2022 Mazda Mazda 3 Comparison
BMW 1 Series
Mazda Mazda 3
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2024 BMW
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2022 Mazda
Mazda 3
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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
7.9
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Based on the BMW 1 Series 18i M SPORT
Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G20 PURE
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
42L - 49L
248 to 368 km
51L
281 to 337 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$54,800 - $82,500
$31,990 - $32,990
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Well-appointed interior
- Plenty of safety equipment
- Engaging handling
Misses
- Pricier servicing than key rivals
- Rear-seat and boot space could be better
- Ride could be smoother
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 (+$595)
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.
The Mazda 3 is available in the following finishes:
- Platinum Quartz Metallic
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Jet Black Mica
- Snowflake White Pearl Mica
The following finishes cost an additional $495:
- Polymetal Grey Metallic
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
- Machine Grey Metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 1998 | 1998 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 2.0L, 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 103kW - 233kW | 114kW - 139kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4600 - 5750 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 450Nm | 200Nm - 252Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1480 - 2000 | 3000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 11.1 | 13 - 16.3 | |
