BMW iX1 vs BMW X1
BMW iX1
BMW’s fully electric compact SUV.
VS
BMW X1
BMW’s compact premium SUV.
First car
Second car
Pick this one if…
BMW iX1
Pick the iX1 for zero-emission driving in a practical compact premium SUV with modern iDrive tech and a punchy xDrive30.
Best engine: The xDrive30 (313 hp, dual motor).
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Pick this one if…
BMW X1
Pick the X1 for sharp BMW handling with a raised driving position and proven engines.
Best engine: The 20i (petrol) or 20d (diesel).
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Performance
xDrive30 · Electric vs B48 20i · Petrol
| BMW iX1 | BMW X1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
313 hp
Winner
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192 hp
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| Torque |
494 Nm
Winner
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280 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
5,6 s
Winner
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7,7 s
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| Top speed |
180 km/h
|
226 km/h
Winner
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| Power-to-weight |
150,1 hp/t
Winner
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127,6 hp/t
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
0 g/km
Winner
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134 g/km
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
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5,9 L/100km
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Dimensions & space
| BMW iX1 | BMW X1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
490 L
|
505 L
Winner
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.495 L
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1.550 L
Winner
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| Wheelbase |
2,69 m
Winner
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2,67 m
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| Length |
4,50 m
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4,44 m
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| Width |
1,85 m
|
1,82 m
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| Height |
1,62 m
|
1,60 m
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| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW iX1 | BMW X1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | FAAR (front-drive base, shared with the X1 U11) | UKL2 (front-wheel-drive base, shared with the Mini Countryman) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | Single or dual electric motors (fifth-generation eDrive) | B38/B48 petrol · B47 diesel |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid |
| Transmission | Single-speed automatic (fixed ratio) | 8-speed automatic · 6-speed manual |
| Euro standard | N/A (electric) | Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later) |
| LEZ access | Zero-emission — unrestricted access in all LEZ zones | Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
BMW iX1
- Software/iDrive (early OS8/OS9 builds)
- Integrated brake system (IBS) recall (2022–2024)
- 12V battery can drain when parked
BMW X1
- EGR clogging on diesels
- Engine mounts can wear early
- Cooling system needs checking
- Early timing-chain tensioners (B48/B47)
Pros
BMW iX1
- Zero-emission and brisk in traffic thanks to instant torque
- Practical compact SUV with adult rear seats and a 490 L boot
- Quiet, refined ride, typically electric
BMW X1
- Sharp BMW handling
- Proven B-series engines
- Optional xDrive all-wheel drive
Cons
BMW iX1
- Firm ride, especially on larger wheels and M Sport
- Battery pack slightly reduces boot versus the X1
BMW X1
- Less roomy than the Q3/Tiguan
- Front-wheel-drive base (the E84 was rear-wheel drive)
Compare specific generations
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