BMW iX1 vs BMW X4
BMW iX1
BMW’s fully electric compact SUV.
VS
BMW X4
BMW’s coupé-SUV (Sports Activity Coupé).
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 X4
Pick the X4 for a more aggressively styled coupé-SUV with xDrive and strong inline-six engines — trading practical space versus the X3.
Best engine: The M40i (B58) or the 30d (B57).
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Performance
xDrive30 · Electric vs M40i · Petrol
| BMW iX1 | BMW X4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
313 hp
|
360 hp
Winner
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| Torque |
494 Nm
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500 Nm
Winner
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| 0–100 km/h |
5,6 s
|
4,8 s
Winner
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| Top speed |
180 km/h
|
250 km/h
Winner
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| Power-to-weight |
150,1 hp/t
|
188,0 hp/t
Winner
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
0 g/km
Winner
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191 g/km
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
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8,2 L/100km
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Dimensions & space
| BMW iX1 | BMW X4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
490 L
|
525 L
Winner
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.495 L
Winner
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1.430 L
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| Wheelbase |
2,69 m
|
2,86 m
Winner
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| Length |
4,50 m
|
4,75 m
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| Width |
1,85 m
|
1,92 m
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| Height |
1,62 m
|
1,62 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW iX1 | BMW X4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | FAAR (front-drive base, shared with the X1 U11) | F25 (F26) · CLAR (G02) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | Single or dual electric motors (fifth-generation eDrive) | N20/N55 · B48/B58 petrol · N47/B47 · B57 diesel |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol · Diesel |
| Transmission | Single-speed automatic (fixed ratio) | 8-speed automatic (ZF) |
| 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 X4
- N20 timing chain and tensioner (early F26)
- Oil-filter housing and valve-cover leaks
- EGR cooler recall (B47/B57 diesel)
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 X4
- Aggressive coupé-SUV styling with presence
- Planted xDrive all-wheel drive
- Strong inline-six engines (B58/B57)
Cons
BMW iX1
- Firm ride, especially on larger wheels and M Sport
- Battery pack slightly reduces boot versus the X1
BMW X4
- Sloping roof costs headroom and load volume versus the X3
- Firm ride, especially on M Sport adaptive suspension
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