BMW X1 BMW X5

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Comparison table

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BMW X1 BMW X5
Fuel (differs) Hybrid Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid
Model years (differs) 2022-now 2018-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 51,900 € 85,000
Status Available Available
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) 71/100
Efficiency (differs) 65/100
Practicality (differs) 70/100
Value retention (differs) n/a
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 62/100
Specifications
Power (hp) (differs) 245 298
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 6.8 6.1
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 190 233
Length (mm) (differs) 4500 4935
Width (mm) (differs) 1845 2004
Height (mm) (differs) 1642 1765
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1930 2295
Battery (kWh) (differs) 14.2
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 89
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 0.8
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1700 3500
Boot (l) (differs) 490 650
Body style SUV SUV
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

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

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  • 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

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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.

Profile · G05 LCI (2023+)

BMW X5

Large SUV on the CLAR platform. 2023 facelift adds new headlights and curved display; PHEV xDrive50e offers around 100 km EV range (manufacturer figure, indicative).

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