BMW 1 Series BMW X1

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BMW 1 Series BMW X1
Fuel (differs) Petrol Hybrid
Model years (differs) 2019-now 2022-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 37,900 € 51,900
Status Available Available
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) 72/100 71/100
Efficiency (differs) 69/100 65/100
Practicality (differs) 66/100 70/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 40/100 62/100
Value retention n/a n/a
Specifications
Body style (differs) Hatchback SUV
Power (hp) (differs) 156 245
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 7.8 6.8
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 226 190
Length (mm) (differs) 4361 4500
Width (mm) (differs) 1800 1845
Height (mm) (differs) 1459 1642
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1500 1930
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 6.1 0.8
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1500 1700
Boot (l) (differs) 380 490
Battery (kWh) (differs) 14.2
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 89
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • BMW 1 Series · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW 1 Series · Efficiency: Owner-reported petrol consumption vs WLTP 6.1 l/100km (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW 1 Series · Practicality: Boot 380 l + towing weight 1,500 kg vs C-segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW 1 Series · Value retention: Insufficient stable residual-value data per trim within F40 after facelift · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW 1 Series · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro-6d standard for current models), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • BMW X1 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW X1 · Efficiency: Owner-reported PHEV consumption depending on charging discipline (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW X1 · Practicality: Boot 490 l + towing weight 1,700 kg vs segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW X1 · Value retention: PHEV residual value volatile due to tax changes; insufficient stable data per trim · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW X1 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure plug-in hybrid (xDrive25e, depending on electric driving fraction) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 (segment), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

Who they are

A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.

Profile · F40 (facelift 2024)

BMW 1 Series

C-segment hatchback on the F40, front-wheel drive in the base since this generation. The 118i delivers about 156 hp from a petrol three-cylinder with 48V mild hybrid. WLTP around 6.1 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative); owners report 6.5-7.5 l/100km mixed (public forums, not measured by us).

Profile · U11 xDrive25e (2024)

BMW X1

Compact SUV on the UKL platform, shared with the electric iX1 and the MINI Countryman. The xDrive25e is a plug-in hybrid with about 245 hp system power and a 14.2 kWh net battery; WLTP electric range around 89 km (manufacturer figure, indicative). Braked towing weight 1,700 kg.

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