Verdict
At RM252,800, the BMW X1 costs RM17,088 less than the RM269,888 Maxus MIFA 9 and is the sharper choice for five-seat use, reaching 100 km/h in 7.6 seconds against 9.2 seconds. The MIFA 9 answers a different family brief: it has seven seats, a 1,010-litre boot and a 435 km EV range, against the X1’s five seats and 476 litres. Its 5,270 mm length and 2,000 mm width demand more parking-space care, but buy it if carrying people and luggage matters more than outright pace.
Pick the BMW X1 if you want the lower purchase price, quicker 7.6-second sprint and a more compact 4,500 mm SUV.
Pick the Maxus MIFA 9 if you need seven seats, a 1,010-litre boot, powered sliding doors and 435 km of EV range.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X1 RM252,800; Maxus MIFA 9 RM269,888.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW X1 7.6 seconds; Maxus MIFA 9 9.2 seconds.
- Seating: BMW X1 five seats; Maxus MIFA 9 seven seats.
- Boot space: BMW X1 476 litres; Maxus MIFA 9 1,010 litres.
- Length: BMW X1 4,500 mm; Maxus MIFA 9 5,270 mm.
- Manufacturer warranty: BMW X1 two years with unlimited mileage; Maxus MIFA 9 five years or 100,000 km.
X1
- RM17,088 cheaper to buy.
- 201 hp and 300 Nm, with 0-100 km/h in 7.6 seconds.
- Six front and six rear parking sensors plus Parking Assistant.
- Only five seats versus the MIFA 9's seven.
- 476-litre boot is 534 litres smaller than the MIFA 9's.
- Lane-keeping gives warning only, while the MIFA 9 adds steering correction.
MIFA 9
- Seven seats and a 1,010-litre boot.
- 241 hp and 350 Nm electric motor with 435 km range.
- Powered sliding doors, 360-degree camera and adaptive cruise control.
- RM17,088 more expensive than the X1.
- 9.2-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.6 seconds slower than the X1's.
- At 5,270 mm long and 2,000 mm wide, it is much larger than the X1.
What the X1 has over the MIFA 9
What the MIFA 9 has over the X1
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The MIFA 9's wheelbase is 508 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The MIFA 9 is 155 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the MIFA 9: 1,010 litres against 476.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM252,800✓ | RM269,888 |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM220✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM2,580/mo✓ | RM2,755/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM6,886✓ | RM7,265 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM2,866 | — |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM14.33 | — |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM50,954 | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 201 hp at 5,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 300 Nm at 1,500 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11.1 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 241 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 350 Nm |
| EV Range | — | 435 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 120 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Steptronic Dual-clutch | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Getrag | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.6 seconds✓ | 9.2 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.2 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 236 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,500 mm | 5,270 mm |
| Width | 1,845 mm | 2,000 mm |
| Height | 1,642 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 3,200 mm |
| Weight | — | 3,095 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 45 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 476 litres | 1,010 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R19 | 235/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/45R19 | 235/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" V-spoke style 867 Bicolour Light Alloy Wheels | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" V-spoke style 867 Bicolour Light Alloy Wheels | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Front, front-side, rear) | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three Point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on front passenger seat and two outer rear passenger seats | Available on front passenger and outer two second row seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector | LED Headlights |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED Tail Lights |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Power Lumbar |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Sliding and Folding Second Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Sunroof | — | Yes |
| Power Sockets | 2x USB-C front, 2x USB-C rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.7" BMW Operating System 8 with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto | 12.3" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a 8-speaker sound system |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Entry | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Parking Assistant | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | No | Powered Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/200,000 km battery warranty |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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Is the BMW X1 or Maxus MIFA 9 better?
The BMW X1 is better for a smaller, quicker five-seat SUV, with a 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time. The Maxus MIFA 9 is better for family capacity, supplying seven seats, a 1,010-litre boot and 435 km EV range.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus MIFA 9 costs RM17,088 more than the BMW X1: RM269,888 versus RM252,800.
Which one has more passenger and luggage space?
The Maxus MIFA 9 does. It has seven seats and a 1,010-litre boot, while the BMW X1 has five seats and 476 litres of boot space.
Which one is locally assembled?
The X1 is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the MIFA 9 is fully imported (CBU) from China. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.
Which has the better warranty?
The MIFA 9 carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty against 2 years for the X1. MIFA 9: 8-year/200,000 km battery warranty.