BMW iX1 vs BMW X5
BMW iX1
BMW’s fully electric compact SUV.
VS
BMW X5
BMW’s large luxury 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 X5
Pick the X5 for a luxurious cabin, strong engines and generous space in a large premium SUV.
Best engine: The xDrive30d (diesel) or xDrive40i (petrol).
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Performance
xDrive30 · Electric vs B58 40i · Petrol
| BMW iX1 | BMW X5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
313 hp
|
340 hp
Winner
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| Torque |
494 Nm
Winner
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450 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
5,6 s
|
5,5 s
Winner
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| Top speed |
180 km/h
|
243 km/h
Winner
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| Power-to-weight |
150,1 hp/t
|
159,3 hp/t
Winner
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
0 g/km
Winner
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198 g/km
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
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8,6 L/100km
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Dimensions & space
| BMW iX1 | BMW X5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
490 L
|
650 L
Winner
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.495 L
|
1.870 L
Winner
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| Wheelbase |
2,69 m
|
2,98 m
Winner
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| Length |
4,50 m
|
4,92 m
|
| Width |
1,85 m
|
2,00 m
|
| Height |
1,62 m
|
1,75 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW iX1 | BMW X5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | FAAR (front-drive base, shared with the X1 U11) | CLAR (longitudinal engine, rear-wheel-drive base) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | Single or dual electric motors (fifth-generation eDrive) | B58 petrol · B57 diesel · PHEV |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid |
| Transmission | Single-speed automatic (fixed ratio) | 8-speed Steptronic automatic |
| 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 X5
- Transfer case (xDrive) needs maintenance
- Air suspension (if fitted)
- Cooling system needs checking
- EGR on diesels
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 X5
- Luxurious, premium interior
- Strong B57/B58 engines
- Light, stiff CLAR body
Cons
BMW iX1
- Firm ride, especially on larger wheels and M Sport
- Battery pack slightly reduces boot versus the X1
BMW X5
- High running costs
- Air suspension & xDrive upkeep
Compare specific generations
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