BMW 1 Series vs Audi A7
What's the difference?

BMW 1 Series

$44,997 - $89,900

2025 price

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Audi A7

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2019 price

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Summary

2025 BMW 1 Series

2019 Audi A7

By Chris Thompson

By Matt Campbell

Safety Rating

Engine Type

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Turbo V6, 3.0L

Fuel Type

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Premium Unleaded/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

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7.3L/100km (combined)

Seating

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Likes

Driving dynamics and performance
Front-row layout
Pricing remains competitive

Glorious to behold
Surprising value
Great safety kit

Dislikes

New face might divide opinion
Second-row amenities lacking
A tad thirsty

Launching with top-spec petrol only
Still some options to pick
Some tech quibbles on launch

2025 BMW 1 Series Summary

Can you believe the 1 Series is already in its fourth generation? It might not look incredibly like it, because this new car looks a little like the third.

But it’s been more than half a decade since the F40 1 Series debuted, so BMW decided it was already time for a new kid on the block. Meet the F70.

It’s just landed in Australia and it promises new-gen tech and features compared with its predecessor. We checked out BMW’s new baby at its Australian launch to find out if it delivers.

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2019 Audi A7 Summary

Audi is known as a design-led brand, and arguably no model in the line-up embodies that ethos more than the Audi A7 Sportback.

This all-new version of Audi's largest swoopy five-door hatchback takes the concept of the original first-generation version and, rather than reinventing the idea, reimagines it with a more modern and even more style-focused look, inside and out.

And it's a very convincing execution, indeed.

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2025 BMW 1 Series 2019 Audi A7

Verdict

A brief dalliance with the 1 Series has left me impressed, if wanting to spend more time with it to get a better assessment of the day-to-day liveability of BMW’s entry-level model.

It’s a compelling offering if you’re after a premium small car, and even without the performance of the M135, the 118 is feature-packed.

Keeping pricing competitive should help the 1 Series buck the trend of buyers opting for small SUVs, but ultimately it’s just refreshing to see BMW putting effort into keeping a hatchback relevant (and up-to-date).

Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with meals provided.

Verdict

The Audi A7 is a really likeable car, one that is heavily focused on style but also emanates substance. The 55 TFSI model will appeal to many, but my initial impression is that the best buy in the range could well be the entry-level 45 TFSI. I can't wait to sample it sometime in 2019.

BMW 1 Series vs Audi A7 What's the difference?

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BMW 1 Series vs Audi A7
What's the difference?