Car Buyer's Guide

BMW iX1 vs smart #5

BMW iX1

BMW iX1

eDrive20 M Sport

smart #5

smart #5

Verdict

The #5 is 43% more powerful, the #5 has a 22% bigger boot, while the #5 goes 19% further on a charge. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM250,800RM209,800
Body typeSUVSUV
SegmentC-SegmentC-Segment
AssemblyCBUCBU
Powertrain
FuelElectricElectric
Number of Motors11
Motor Horsepower204 hp358 hp
Motor Torque250 Nm373 Nm
Battery Capacity66.5 kWh100 kWh
EV Range475 km590 km
Charging Rate (AC)11 kW22 kW
Charging Rate (DC)130 kW400 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticSingle Ratio Automatic
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveRear Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h8.6 seconds6.5 seconds
Top Speed170 km/h200 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,500 mm4,705 mm
Width1,845 mm1,920 mm
Height1,642 mm1,705 mm
Wheelbase2,692 mm2,900 mm
Weight2,085 kg2,260 kg
Doors45
Seats55
Boot Space490 litres630 litres
Front Tyre245/45R19255/45R20
Rear Tyre245/45R19255/45R20
Factory TyresPirelli P ZeroContinental EcoContact 7
Chassis
AssemblyGermany (CBU)China (CBU)
Front SuspensionMacPherson strutsDouble Wishbones
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkMulti-link
Front Wheels19" M Doublespoke 871 Bicolour20" Alloys
Rear Wheels19" M Doublespoke 871 Bicolour20" Alloys
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis NotesAdaptive M Suspension
Safety
AirbagsFront, front-side, rearDriver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual rear doorsElectronic for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIX2 on outer rear seatsAvailable On Front Passenger Seat, Rear Outer Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemFront Collision WarningYes, Front and Rear
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionSteering Correction
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderYesAll Seats
Safety NotesDriving Assistant Plus
Lighting
HeadlampsAdaptive LEDLED Projectors with Auto High Beam & Auto Levelling
TaillampsLEDFull LED
LED Daytime Running Lights
Front Foglamps
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsElectric Seat Adjustment with Memory for DriverDriver and Passenger Powered Seats
Rear Seats60/40 split60:40 Split-fold with Sliding Adjustment
Front Air-conDual Zone Automatic Climate ControlDual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conRear AC VentsRear AC Vents
SunroofPanoramic Glass Roof
Power SocketsFront 12V, Qi Wireless charging tray1 Front, 2 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear
Interior LightingAmbient LightingMap Lights & Ambient Lighting
Cup HoldersDual front2 Front, 2 Rear
Sun ShadeYesPowered Sunroof Shade
AudioBMW Live Cockpit Professional with 10.25" Touchscreen, iDrive Controller, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay and 16-speaker, 464W Harman Kardon Sound System13" Twin AMOLED Touchscreens with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 20-speaker Sennheiser Sound System
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinchFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless (Depress Brake Pedal)
LocksYesKeyless Operation
Auto Start/Stop
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlActive Cruise Control with Stop&Go functionAdaptive Cruise Control with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationElectricYes, Powered with Kick Sensor
Parking Sensor Front66 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear66 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes with 360 viewYes, With 360-degree Camera
Auto ParkingParking Assistant PlusYes
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Head-up Display
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage ManufacturerUnlimitedUnlimited
Warranty Mileage ExtendedUnlimited
Warranty Manufacturer2 years4 years
Warranty Extended5 years
Warranty NotesAdd RM13,430 for 5 year warranty and service package, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty & 8-year/150000 High Voltage Components Warranty
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM160RM455

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.

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