BMW 5 Series BMW iX1

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BMW 5 Series BMW iX1
Fuel (differs) Hybrid Electric
Model years (differs) 2023-now 2022-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 76,900 € 53,900
Status Available Available
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Efficiency (differs) 68/100 73/100
Practicality (differs) 64/100 70/100
Value retention (differs) 68/100 n/a
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 57/100 76/100
Reliability 71/100 71/100
Specifications
Body style (differs) Sedan SUV
Power (hp) (differs) 299 313
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 6.3 5.6
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 230 180
Length (mm) (differs) 5060 4500
Width (mm) (differs) 1900 1845
Height (mm) (differs) 1515 1616
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 2080 2085
Battery (kWh) (differs) 19.4 65
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 103 440
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 0.7
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 2000 1200
Boot (l) (differs) 410 490
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 130
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 17
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.

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

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • BMW 5 Series · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recalls (indicative) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • BMW 5 Series · Efficiency: Owner-reported PHEV consumption depending on charging discipline (public forums, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW 5 Series · Practicality: Boot 410 l (small for segment due to battery) + towing weight 2,000 kg (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW 5 Series · Value retention: Residual-value indication, segment valuation guides (historical average, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • BMW 5 Series · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure PHEV 0.7 l/100km + utility-factor critique ICCT PHEV report 2024 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • BMW iX1 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + BMW battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW iX1 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + recall data RDW · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW iX1 · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs. WLTP (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW iX1 · Practicality: Boot 490 l + towing weight 1,200 kg vs. segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW iX1 · Value retention: Residual value of electric compact SUVs volatile; insufficient stable data per trim · reference date 2026-05-18

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