2022 Mercedes-AMG A45 vs 2024 BMW 1 Series Comparison

    Mercedes-AMG A45

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    BMW 1 Series

    2022 Mercedes-AMG
    A45
    vs
    2024 BMW
    1 Series
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    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 Mercedes-AMG A45
    Based on the BMW 1 Series 18i M SPORT
    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    LuxuryLuxury
    FunFun
    Fuel Efficiency
    51L
    454 km
    42L - 49L
    248 to 368 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
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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

    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

    • Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,990)
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    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 DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFITURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    19911499 - 1998
    Size (L)
    2.0L2.0L, 1.5L
    Induction
    TURBO 4TURBO 4, TURBO 3
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1612 - 16
    Power
    310kW103kW - 233kW
    Power RPM
    67504600 - 5750
    Torque
    500Nm220Nm - 450Nm
    Torque RPM
    50001480 - 2000
    Bore Stroke
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    Compression Ratio
    9 - 10.59.5 - 11.1

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