£40k BMW 1 Series v £40k BMW Legends: Old vs New

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If you’re in the market for a BMW, you’re probably wondering which one you should choose to give you the best value for money!

Well, worry no more! We’ve got our hands on almost every car across the BMW range, and we’re about to find out whether an all-new BMW 1 Series offers better value for money than any other car across the range.

The 2024 1 Series starts at around £32,000. This car has a 1.5-litre 3-cylinder turbo petrol engine that can deliver 170hp and 280Nm through the front wheels. However, the car we have here has had almost £10,000 worth of options added to it, so the price is similar to that of a whole host of second-hand BMWs.

For example, getting an M340i from 2020 for just £37,000 is possible. As a result, you’re getting loads more power, thanks to the 3-litre straight-six turbo that sits under the bonnet - and all this for £5,000 less than the 1 Series!

But wait, it gets better! There’s a whole host of other car types available. Looking for an SUV? An X4 M40i or X5 40i cost similar. Interested in an estate? You can get your hands on a 5 Series Touring. What’s more, you can even get your hands on a 7 Series or an 8 Series Gran Coupe… All for the same price as a brand new 1 Series!

But of course, there are still other elements to consider, such as running costs and depreciation. So is the 1 Series still the best value for money? Or should you consider something a little further up the range? Stick with Mat for a run-through to see for yourself!

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:36 1 Series: Design & Interior
05:56 1 Series: Launch & Driving
09:01 M340i: Launch & Driving
11:56 M340i: Design & Interior
16:25 M4 CS: Design & Interior
19:54 M4 CS: Launch & Driving
25:07 X4 M40i: Design & Interior
26:30 X4 M40i: Launch & Driving
28:45 X5 40i: Design & Interior
30:55 X5 40I: Launch & Driving
33:21 5 Series Touring: Design & Interior
35:14 5 Series Touring: Launch & Driving
36:59 7 Series: Design & Interior
38:44 7 Series: Launch & Driving
40:13 8 Series GC: Design & Interior
41:14 8 Series GC: Launch & Driving
42:47 i8: Design & Interior
44:35 i8: Launch & Driving
46:02 Overall Costs

Thanks to everyone who provided cars for this video:
i8, 840i, 730d, 520d: https://www.barrettskent.co.uk/bmw/
X4, M340i: https://www.paragoncarslondon.co.uk/
X4, M340i: ‪@ParagonCarsLondon‬
M4 CS: ‪@DrivenPlus‬