BMW iX1 vs BMW iX1 L
Verdict
The BMW iX1 is the cleaner buy on numbers: RM250,800, 204 hp and 475 km from the same 66.5 kWh battery. The BMW iX1 L asks RM252,800, drops to 201 hp and 433 km, but stretches to 4,616 mm with a 2,802 mm wheelbase. Both are front-drive, single-motor SUVs, do 0-100 km/h in 8.6 seconds and have the same 490-litre boot. The RM2,000 gap buys length, not extra pace or luggage room.
Pick the BMW iX1 if you want the longer 475 km range, slightly stronger 204 hp output and lower RM250,800 price.
Pick the BMW iX1 L if you want the longer 4,616 mm body and 2,802 mm wheelbase, and can accept the shorter 433 km range.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX1 RM250,800; BMW iX1 L RM252,800
- Power: BMW iX1 204 hp; BMW iX1 L 201 hp
- EV range: BMW iX1 475 km; BMW iX1 L 433 km
- Length: BMW iX1 4,500 mm; BMW iX1 L 4,616 mm
- Wheelbase: BMW iX1 2,692 mm; BMW iX1 L 2,802 mm
- Top speed: BMW iX1 170 km/h; BMW iX1 L 175 km/h
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 250,800✓ | RM 252,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power | 204 hp✓ | 201 hp |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.6 s | 8.6 s |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 175 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 66.5 kWh | 66.5 kWh |
| EV range | 475 km✓ | 433 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,500 mm | 4,616 mm |
| Width | 1,845 mm | 1,845 mm |
| Height | 1,642 mm | 1,642 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 2,802 mm |
| Boot space | 490 L | 490 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 160 | RM 160 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
iX1
- Longer 475 km EV range
- Slightly higher 204 hp output
- Costs RM2,000 less
- Shorter 4,500 mm body
- Shorter 2,692 mm wheelbase
- Lower 170 km/h top speed
iX1 L
- Longer 4,616 mm body
- Longer 2,802 mm wheelbase
- Higher 175 km/h top speed
- Shorter 433 km EV range
- Slightly lower 201 hp output
- Costs RM2,000 more
iX1 vs iX1 L FAQ
Is the BMW iX1 or BMW iX1 L better?
The BMW iX1 is the better numbers buy, with 475 km range, 204 hp and the lower price. The BMW iX1 L only makes more sense if you specifically want its longer body and wheelbase.
What is the price difference?
The BMW iX1 L costs RM2,000 more than the BMW iX1, at RM252,800 versus RM250,800.
Do they have the same battery and boot space?
Yes. Both use a 66.5 kWh battery and have 490 litres of boot space, despite the BMW iX1 L being 116 mm longer overall.