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.
![[object Object] profile picture](https://c-images.carexpert.com.au/upload/q_auto:best/f_auto/c_scale,w_1600/v1/authors/cm3z4gw7l00026i2o7whh0al5.jpg)
Max Davies
BMW 1 Series vs Kia Cerato Comparison
BMW 1 Series
Deal Available!
Kia Cerato
2025 BMW
1 Series
vs
2025 Kia
Cerato
Select Variants...
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.5.
0.0
8.3
7.7
0.0
Based on the BMW 1 Series 18i M SPORT
Based on the Kia Cerato S SAFETY PACK
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
42L - 50L
248 to 390 km
50L
340 to 370 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$49,068 - $83,600
$27,060 - $36,860
Save with CarExpert
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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Refined ride, handling
- Class-leading boot space
- Seven-year warranty
Misses
- Price hikes
- Sensitive safety systems
- Dated interior
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 Cerato range is available in nine finishes:
- Clear White
- Snow White Pearl*
- Mineral Blue*
- Silky Silver*
- Horizon Blue*
- Steel Grey*
- Runway Red*
- Platinum Graphite*
- Aurora Black*
*Premium paint adds $520
![[object Object] profile picture](https://c-images.carexpert.com.au/upload/q_auto:best/f_auto/c_scale,w_1600/v1/authors/cm3xxxs4v00006i2o2hapflqz.jpg)
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 1998 | 1591 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4, 3 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 103kW - 233kW | 112kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 5750 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 400Nm | 192Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1250 - 2000 | 1500 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 85.4 - 97 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
