BMW 1 Series M135 xDrive
0/5 (0)
$84,700
Recommended Retail Price (RRP)
Excludes on-road costs
Genesis G70 3.3T Luxury & Sport
0/5 (0)
$88,000
Manufacturer's List Price (MLP)
Excludes on-road costs

Vehicle Overview

Key specifications and features at a glance

1 Series M135 xDrive
Overview
G70 3.3T Luxury & Sport
2024 - Present
Year
2017 - Present
1998
Engine
3342
233
Power
274
Petrol
Fuel
Petrol
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
5
Seating
5

Detailed Specifications

Complete technical specifications comparison

Best comparable values are highlighted in green.

1 Series M135 xDrive
Specification
G70 3.3T Luxury & Sport
1998
Engine Capacity
3342
B48
Engine Code
—
Inline-four
Cylinder Configuration
V
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Turbocharged
Aspiration
Twin-turbocharged
233
Power
274
400
Torque
510
250
Top Speed
270
AWD
Drive Type
RWD
—
Fuel Economy City
15.2
—
Fuel Economy Highway
7.7
7.8
Fuel Economy Combined
10.4
235 / 40 R19
Tyre Size
225 / 35 R19 front; 255 / 35 R19 rear
19
Wheel Size
19
5
Number of Doors
4
5
Seating Capacity
5
M Sport ventilated disc
Front Brakes
Brembo ventilated disc
M Sport disc
Rear Brakes
Brembo ventilated disc
Adaptive M MacPherson strut
Front Suspension
Multi-link
Adaptive M multi-link
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Electric power steering
Steering Type
Electric power steering
7
Number of Airbags
10
750
Towing Capacity
1200

Dimensions & Weight

Physical specifications and measurements

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1 Series M135 xDrive
Dimension
G70 3.3T Luxury & Sport
49
Fuel Tank Capacity
60
4361
Length
4685
1800
Width
1850
1459
Height
1400
2670
Wheelbase
2835
—
Ground Clearance
130
1625
Kerb Weight
1765
380
Boot Space
—

Features Comparison

Standard and optional equipment comparison

Safety

1 Series M135 xDrive
Feature
G70 3.3T Luxury & Sport
Adaptive Cruise Control
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Traffic Sign Recognition
Driver Attention Monitor
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
360 Camera
Reverse Camera
Hill Start Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Rear Occupant Alert

Comfort

1 Series M135 xDrive
Feature
G70 3.3T Luxury & Sport
Keyless Entry
NFC Keyless Entry
Push Button Start
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Power Tailgate
Remote Start
Power Driver Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Memory Seats
Auto Dimming Mirror
Rain Sensing Wipers
Adaptive Headlights

Interior Exterior

1 Series M135 xDrive
Feature
G70 3.3T Luxury & Sport
Leather Seats
Fabric Seats
Ambient Lighting
Sunroof
Panoramic Roof
LED Headlights
Matrix LED Headlights
Daytime Running Lights
Alloy Wheels
Roof Rails
Rear Privacy Glass
Power Folding Mirrors

Technology

1 Series M135 xDrive
Feature
G70 3.3T Luxury & Sport
Touchscreen Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Phone Charging
Built-in Navigation
Premium Audio System
Head-Up Display
USB-C Ports
Bluetooth Connectivity
Voice Control
Connected Car App

Pros & Cons

Strengths and weaknesses of each vehicle

BMW 1 Series M135 xDrive

Pros

  • +Strong 233 kW performance
  • +Confident xDrive traction
  • +Adaptive M suspension
  • +Rapid 4.9 second acceleration
  • +Practical five-door layout

Cons

  • −High purchase price
  • −Higher fuel consumption
  • −Firm performance-focused ride
  • −Lower towing capacity
  • −Costly tyres and servicing

Genesis G70 3.3T Luxury & Sport

Pros

  • +Strong 274kW and 510Nm twin-turbo V6
  • +4.7-second claimed 0-100km/h
  • +Rear-wheel-drive sports sedan balance
  • +Brembo performance brakes
  • +Luxury equipment included as standard

Cons

  • −10.4L/100km combined fuel use
  • −Premium unleaded fuel required
  • −Rear seat space is tighter than larger sedans
  • −Small 60L fuel tank for its performance
  • −Low 130mm ground clearance

Which one should you buy?

Best for Performance: Genesis G70 3.3T Luxury & Sport

System power around 274 kW supports a solid performance score.

Best for Value: BMW 1 Series M135 xDrive

Boot space relative to list price contributes positively to the value score.

Best for Practicality / Space: Genesis G70 3.3T Luxury & Sport

Leads this comparison on best for practicality / space with a score of 58.

Best Overall: Genesis G70 3.3T Luxury & Sport

Across performance, value, efficiency, and practicality, this variant shows a balanced overall profile.

Our Recommendation

Choose BMW 1 Series M135 xDrive if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.

Choose Genesis G70 3.3T Luxury & Sport if: You prioritise performance and responsive power.

Bottom Line: Genesis G70 3.3T Luxury & Sport leads on performance, BMW 1 Series M135 xDrive leads on value and Genesis G70 3.3T Luxury & Sport leads on practicality.

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