7.8
2025 Mini Aceman review
Slotting between the Cooper and Countryman, the new all-electric Aceman has a little more space but retains Mini's go-kart feel at the wheel.
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Jack Quick
Mini Aceman vs BMW 1 Series Comparison
Mini Aceman
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BMW 1 Series
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2025 Mini
Aceman
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2025 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 8.5.
8.5
7.8
8.3
7.4
Based on the Mini Aceman SE
Based on the BMW 1 Series 18i M SPORT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
42L - 50L
248 to 390 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$55,990 - $65,990
$49,068 - $83,600
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CarExpert's Take
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
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, 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 | ||
| 135kW - 190kW | 103kW - 233kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4500 - 5750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 290Nm - 350Nm | 220Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1250 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
