BMW iX1 vs BMW X2
BMW iX1
BMW’s fully electric compact SUV.
VS
BMW X2
BMW’s style-focused compact crossover.
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 X2
Pick the X2 for a stylish, agile compact crossover that drives sportier than an average SUV.
Best engine: The sDrive20i/xDrive20i (B48, 192 hp).
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Performance
xDrive30 · Electric vs sDrive20i · Petrol
| BMW iX1 | BMW X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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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7,4 s
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| Top speed |
180 km/h
|
227 km/h
Winner
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| Power-to-weight |
150,1 hp/t
Winner
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118,9 hp/t
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
0 g/km
Winner
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146 g/km
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
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6,4 L/100km
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Dimensions & space
| BMW iX1 | BMW X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
490 L
Winner
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470 L
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.495 L
Winner
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1.355 L
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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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4,36 m
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| Width |
1,85 m
|
1,82 m
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| Height |
1,62 m
|
1,51 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW iX1 | BMW X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | FAAR (front-drive base, shared with the X1 U11) | UKL2 (shared with X1 F48 and 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 1.5 · B48 2.0 petrol · B37/B47 diesel |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol · Diesel |
| Transmission | Single-speed automatic (fixed ratio) | 7-speed DCT · 8-speed automatic |
| Euro standard | N/A (electric) | Euro 6 |
| LEZ access | Zero-emission — unrestricted access in all LEZ zones | Euro 6 petrol/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 X2
- Oil-filter housing gasket leaks (B48 petrol)
- EGR cooler fire-risk recall (B47 diesel)
- Plastic coolant lines and expansion tank
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 X2
- Agile, sporty handling — more hot hatch than family SUV
- Coupe-like, stylish design
- Refined B48 petrol engines
Cons
BMW iX1
- Firm ride, especially on larger wheels and M Sport
- Battery pack slightly reduces boot versus the X1
BMW X2
- Less practical than the X1: smaller boot and tighter rear headroom
- Firm ride, especially on M Sport suspension
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