BMW iX1 vs BMW X1
Verdict
At the same RM250,800, this is a clean EV-versus-petrol decision rather than a price ladder. The BMW iX1 gets a 204 hp front motor, 66.5 kWh battery and 475 km range, plus a slightly larger 490-litre boot and RM160 annual road tax. The BMW X1 is quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 7.6 seconds versus 8.6 seconds, and its 236 km/h top speed is far higher than the iX1’s 170 km/h. Both are five-seat C-segment SUVs with identical exterior dimensions, six airbags, AEB and a 2-year warranty.
Pick the BMW iX1 if you want the electric X1 shape with 475 km range, lower RM160 road tax and the bigger 490-litre boot.
Pick the BMW X1 if you want petrol refuelling, the quicker 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time and a much higher 236 km/h top speed.
Key differences
- Powertrain: single electric motor in the BMW iX1, 1,998 cc petrol engine in the BMW X1
- Power: 204 hp in the BMW iX1, 201 hp in the BMW X1
- 0-100 km/h: 8.6 seconds in the BMW iX1, 7.6 seconds in the BMW X1
- Energy storage/use: 66.5 kWh battery and 475 km range in the BMW iX1, 45-litre fuel tank and 7.2 L/100 km in the BMW X1
- Boot space: 490 litres in the BMW iX1, 476 litres in the BMW X1
- Road tax: RM160 per year for the BMW iX1, RM439 per year for the BMW X1
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 250,800 | RM 250,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,998 cc |
| Power | 204 hp✓ | 201 hp |
| Torque | — | 300 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.6 s | 7.6 s✓ |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 236 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.2 L/100km |
| Battery | 66.5 kWh | — |
| EV range | 475 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,500 mm | 4,500 mm |
| Width | 1,845 mm | 1,845 mm |
| Height | 1,642 mm | 1,642 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 2,692 mm |
| Boot space | 490 L✓ | 476 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 45 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 160✓ | RM 439 |
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
- 475 km EV range
- Lower RM160 annual road tax
- Bigger 490-litre boot
- Slower 8.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 170 km/h top speed
- Single-ratio EV setup only
X1
- Quicker 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 236 km/h top speed
- Petrol use with 45-litre tank
- Higher RM439 annual road tax
- Smaller 476-litre boot
- 7.2 L/100 km fuel economy to budget for
iX1 vs X1 FAQ
Is the BMW iX1 or BMW X1 better?
The BMW iX1 is better for EV running, 475 km range, lower road tax and boot space. The BMW X1 is better for outright performance, with 0-100 km/h in 7.6 seconds and a 236 km/h top speed.
What is the price difference?
There is no price difference. Both the BMW iX1 and BMW X1 are priced at RM250,800, so the choice is about electric versus petrol, not a cheaper or dearer variant.
Which one is more practical?
Cabin size should be very close: both are 4,500 mm long, 1,845 mm wide, 1,642 mm tall and have a 2,692 mm wheelbase. The BMW iX1 edges boot space with 490 litres versus the BMW X1’s 476 litres.