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BMW 4 Series vs BMW 1 Series

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BMW 4 Series
BMW 4 Series

$59,999 - $99,988

2022 price

BMW 1 Series
BMW 1 Series

$49,990 - $86,900

2023 price

Summary

2022 BMW 4 Series
2023 BMW 1 Series
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 6, 3.0L

Turbo 3, 1.5L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

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Fuel Efficiency
7.8L/100km (combined)

5.9L/100km (combined)
Seating
4

5
Dislikes
  • Slender door handles
  • Low roof for ingress/egress
  • Overly keen 'Lane Departure Warning'

  • Lacks some features expected at this price
  • Real-world fuel economy
  • Busy ride
2022 BMW 4 Series Summary

Without a whole lot of fanfare BMW has slipped yet another model into its Australian line-up.

Sitting alongside existing coupe and convertible variants, the new 4 Series Gran Coupe follows the template established by the previous gen version. 

A sports luxury four-door with a sleek, fastback twist, it provides a more adventurous alternative to its close 3 Series cousin. 

Offered in three grades, this is the M440i xDrive, the 3.0-litre, six-cylinder, all-wheel drive 4 Series Gran Coupe flagship. 

It competes with premium all-wheel drive four-doors like Audi’s S5 Sportback, the Jaguar XF P300 R-Dynamic HSE, and the Mercedes-AMG C 43.  

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2023 BMW 1 Series Summary

There was a big kerfuffle a few years back when BMW made the decision to switch its entry-level 1 Series hatchback from a rear-drive platform to a newer, more efficient front-wheel drive architecture, shared with its Mini sister brand.

Despite the concerns of a few enthusiasts and motoring writers, the impact of the change in driven wheels hasn’t harmed the 1 Series’ reputation or sales.

As with the equivalent entry-level small car models from BMW’s premium rivals, the entry grade 118i is an expensive car for what you get.

But does the 118i hatch have enough charm to transcend the price and spec concerns?

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