2024 MG MG3 vs 2024 BMW 1 Series Comparison

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    2024 MG
    MG3
    vs
    2024 BMW
    1 Series
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    How they stack...

    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    Fuel Efficiency
    45L
    302 km
    42L - 49L
    248 to 368 km
    Warranty
    7 year - 10 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $16,490 - $18,990
    $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
    • Appropriate standard safety gear
    • Easy to drive and live with
    • Still among Australia's cheapest cars
    Misses
    • Noisy, thirsty, underpowered
    • Unintuitive interior tech setup
    • Hodgepodge of interior materials
    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 (+$500)
    NA

    Colours Available

    Pastel Yellow and Dover White non-metallic finishes are standard.

    The following metallic finishes are optional:

    • Black Pearl
    • Sloane Silver
    • Diamond Red
    • Brighton Blue
    • Hampstead Grey

    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
    DIRECT FUEL INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    14981499 - 1998
    Size (L)
    1.5L1.5L, 2.0L
    Cylinders
    INLINE 4TURBO 3, TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1612 - 16
    Power
    82kW103kW - 233kW
    Power RPM
    60004200 - 5750
    Torque
    150Nm220Nm - 450Nm
    Torque RPM
    45001480 - 2000
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    10.59.5 - 11.1

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