BMW 1 Series BMW X7

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BMW 1 Series BMW X7
Fuel (differs) Petrol Petrol, Diesel
Model years (differs) 2019-now 2018-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 37,900 € 115,000
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
Efficiency (differs) 69/100
Practicality (differs) 66/100
Value retention (differs) n/a
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 40/100
Specifications
Body style (differs) Hatchback SUV
Seats (differs) 5 7
Power (hp) (differs) 156 381
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 7.8 5.8
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 226 250
Length (mm) (differs) 4361 5181
Width (mm) (differs) 1800 2000
Height (mm) (differs) 1459 1835
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1500 2490
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 6.1
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1500 3500
Boot (l) (differs) 380 326
Doors 5 5

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

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  • 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

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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 · G07 LCI (2022+)

BMW X7

Flagship three-row SUV with split headlight design after facelift. Available as xDrive40i and M60i xDrive.

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