BMW 1 Series BMW iX3

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BMW 1 Series BMW iX3
Fuel (differs) Petrol Electric
Model years (differs) 2019-now 2025-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 37,900 € 70,900
Status Available Available
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) 72/100 n/a
Efficiency (differs) 69/100 n/a
Practicality (differs) 66/100 80/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 40/100 81/100
Value retention n/a n/a
Specifications
Body style (differs) Hatchback SUV
Power (hp) (differs) 156 469
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 7.8 4.9
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 226 210
Length (mm) (differs) 4361 4782
Width (mm) (differs) 1800 1895
Height (mm) (differs) 1459 1635
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1500 2360
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 6.1
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1500 2000
Boot (l) (differs) 380 520
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 805
Battery (kWh) (differs) 108.7
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 400
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 15.1
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

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  • BMW 1 Series · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW 1 Series · Efficiency: Owner-reported petrol consumption vs WLTP 6.1 l/100km (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW 1 Series · Practicality: Boot 380 l + towing weight 1,500 kg vs C-segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW 1 Series · Value retention: Insufficient stable residual-value data per trim within F40 after facelift · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW 1 Series · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro-6d standard for current models), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • BMW iX3 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + BMW battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 for C-segment EV SUV · reference date 2026-05-20
  • BMW iX3 · Reliability: too recent for reliable data, reference date 2026-05-20 · reference date 2026-05-20
  • BMW iX3 · Efficiency: too recent for reliable data, reference date 2026-05-20 · reference date 2026-05-20
  • BMW iX3 · Practicality: Boot 520 l + 58 l frunk + towing weight 2,000 kg (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-20
  • BMW iX3 · Value retention: too recent for reliable data, reference date 2026-05-20 · reference date 2026-05-20

Who they are

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Profile · F40 (facelift 2024)

BMW 1 Series

C-segment hatchback on the F40, front-wheel drive in the base since this generation. The 118i delivers about 156 hp from a petrol three-cylinder with 48V mild hybrid. WLTP around 6.1 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative); owners report 6.5-7.5 l/100km mixed (public forums, not measured by us).

Profile · NA5 (2025-, Neue Klasse)

BMW iX3

First model on BMW's new Neue Klasse platform, production started October 2025 in Debrecen, Hungary. 800V architecture, 108.7 kWh net battery and DC charging up to 400 kW peak. WLTP around 805 km for the 50 xDrive (manufacturer figure, indicative). Braked towing weight 2,000 kg, boot 520 litres plus 58 litre frunk. Indicative German starting price 70,900 euro for 50 xDrive; an entry RWD version has been announced at a lower price point.

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