2 Series
Now that we’ve gotten our first look at the 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe, it’s time to see how it stacks up against perhaps its fiercest competitor – the 2025 Audi A3. With similar…
Steven Paul / October 15, 2024
1 Series
BMW is months away from transitioning the 1 Series and 2 Series Gran Coupe to next-generation models by skipping the usual Life Cycle Impulse. Audi is doing things differently since it’s giving the A3 Sportback…
Adrian Padeanu / March 11, 2024
Test Drives
Cars like the Audi A3 never really ignite the fire in enthusiasts’ hearts. As good as the Audi A3 has always been as a premium, comfortable, daily driver, it’s never really been any interesting to…
Nico DeMattia / March 20, 2022
2 Series
This isn’t going to be an apples-to-apples comparison test, simply because it can’t be. The BMW 2 Series is a unique competitor in its segment, being a two-door, rear-wheel drive coupe, rather than a four-door,…
Nico DeMattia / July 7, 2021
1 Series
BMW 1 Series vs Audi A3 vs Mercedes A-Class — Autocar Test
by Nico DeMattia / Date: September 5, 2020
1 Series
If you’re after a premium hatchback these days, your choices vary. The three obvious choices are the BMW 1 Series, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class and, of course, the Audi A3. For some reason, the guys from…
Gabriel Nica / August 21, 2020
2 Series
When BMW decided to create the 2 Series Gran Coupe, it had to know that it was entering in a new segment. Previously, the Bavarian brand lacked a small sedan to go along with cars…
Nico DeMattia / April 21, 2020
1 Series
Now that the BMW 1 Series is here and has made the chassis switch to front-wheel drive, it’s competing in an entirely new arena for the BMW brand. While the Bavarians have made premium hatchbacks…
Nico DeMattia / April 17, 2020
1 Series
Given the recent market introduction of the new 1 Series, the first comparison tests were just a matter of time to appear. One the very first battles is conducted by the German automotive news magazine…
Adrian Dorofte / October 21, 2019
1 Series
Let’s suppose you’re in the market for a new car. However, you’re looking for a family car, one that would suit the needs of yourself and your loved ones without too much hassle and your…
Gabriel Nica / July 5, 2018
1 Series
Since everyone’s focused solely on the new 8 Series it’s easy to forget that there are other models in the BMW range at the moment. Yes, we’re kidding but while some are complaining about the…
Gabriel Nica / June 18, 2018