While the Mini Hatch 2024 has a starting price of AED 140,000, the BMW 1 Series 2024 120i stands at AED 204,510 including VAT. One of 6 available trim levels, the 120I is available with Airbags, BA (Brake Assist), EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution), Hill Assist, Center Arm Rest, Central Locking, Cupholders, Fabric Seats, Daytime Running Lights - LED, Electric Door Mirrors, Fog Lamp - Front and Rear, Halogen Headlamps, Audio Controls on Steering Wheel, Auto Dimming Mirror, AUX and Bluetooth.
This German Hatchback comes with a 1.6-litre 4 Petrol engine that generates 177 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque.On the other hand, the Mini Hatch and Volvo V40 comes with a 1.5-litre and a 2.0-litre engine respectively.
For the United Arab Emirates, the average price of the 1 Series including all versions is AED 200,500. Factoring in annual depreciation of 25, we expect the 120i to cost AED 150,375 on the used car market by next year.
With a 52-litre fuel tank and an average of 5-l for every 100 kilometers, filling the 120i up is likely to set you back AED 157.56, taking into account the current fuel price of AED 3.03 per liter for unleaded gasoline 95. With an average commute of 25,000 kilometers per year, you will be doing 10 fill-ups, costing you a total of AED 1,576.