BMW 1 Series vs MG MG5 Comparison

    BMW 1 Series

    MG MG5

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    2024 BMW
    1 Series
    vs
    2024 MG
    MG5
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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.
    0.0
    8.3
    NA
    0.0
    Based on the BMW 1 Series 18i M SPORT
    Based on the MG MG5
    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    Fuel Efficiency
    42L - 49L
    248 to 368 km
    50L
    285 to 295 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    10 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $49,900 - $82,500
    $24,990 - $28,990
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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
    NA

    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 (+$700)

    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/INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    1499 - 19981490 - 1498
    Size (L)
    1.5L, 2.0L1.5L
    Induction
    TURBO 3, TURBO 4TURBO 4, INLINE 4
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    12 - 1616
    Power
    103kW - 233kW84kW - 119kW
    Power RPM
    4200 - 57505600 - 6000
    Torque
    220Nm - 450Nm150Nm - 250Nm
    Torque RPM
    1480 - 20003000 - 4500
    Bore Stroke
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    Compression Ratio
    9.5 - 11.19.5 - 10.5

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