Mini Convertible vs BMW 1 Series Comparison

Mini Convertible

BMW 1 Series

How they stack

Our Take

2024 Mini

Convertible

2024 BMW

1 Series

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CarExpert Score

CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.7.

0.0

8.3

0.0

Based on the Mini Convertible

Based on the BMW 1 Series 18i M SPORT

Best suitable for...

City driving

Luxury

Fun

Fuel Efficiency

44L

238 to 255 km

42L - 49L

248 to 368 km

Warranty

5 year
warranty

MSRP

$51,990 - $67,990

$49,900 - $82,500

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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

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

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.

Reviews

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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Specs

Type
TURBO DIRECT F/INJ		TURBO DIRECT F/INJ
Size (cc)
1998		1499 - 1998
Size (L)
2.0L		1.5L, 2.0L
Induction
TURBO 4		TURBO 3, TURBO 4
Camshaft
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM		VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
16		12 - 16
Power
120kW - 170kW		103kW - 233kW
Power RPM
5000		4200 - 5750
Torque
250Nm - 380Nm		220Nm - 450Nm
Torque RPM
1450 - 1520		1480 - 2000
Bore Stroke
-		-
Compression Ratio
11.1		9.5 - 11.1

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Mini Convertible vs BMW 1 Series Comparison