Verdict
At RM250,800, the BMW X1 is RM30,273 cheaper than the RM281,073 Xpeng X9 and drives the smaller, quicker brief: 0-100 km/h takes 7.6 seconds versus 8.2, and top speed is 236 km/h versus 200. The X9 answers with scale and electric family hardware, pairing a 315 hp/450 Nm motor with a 94.8 kWh LFP battery, 535 km range and 537 kW DC charging. Its 5,316 mm body with seven seats and a 721-litre boot dwarfs the X1’s 4,500 mm, five-seat, 476-litre package.
X1
Pick the BMW X1 if you want the lower price, quicker acceleration and a more compact petrol SUV footprint.
X9
Pick the Xpeng X9 if you need seven seats, far more boot space and a 535 km electric MPV with serious cabin kit.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X1 RM250,800; Xpeng X9 RM281,073
- Powertrain output: BMW X1 201 hp/300 Nm 1,998 cc turbo petrol; Xpeng X9 315 hp/450 Nm single motor
- Performance: BMW X1 0-100 km/h in 7.6 seconds and 236 km/h top speed; Xpeng X9 8.2 seconds and 200 km/h
- Size and seating: BMW X1 4,500 mm long with 5 seats; Xpeng X9 5,316 mm long with 7 seats
- Boot space: BMW X1 476 litres; Xpeng X9 721 litres
- Energy use: BMW X1 7.2 L/100 km with a 45-litre tank; Xpeng X9 94.8 kWh LFP battery with 535 km range
X1
- RM30,273 cheaper to buy
- Quicker 7.6-second 0-100 km/h and higher 236 km/h top speed
- Shorter 4,500 mm body and narrower 1,845 mm width suit tighter parking
- Only five seats and 476 litres of boot space
- Lane-keeping is warning only; the X9 adds steering correction
- No head-up display, double glass roof or powered sliding doors
X9
- Seven seats and 721 litres of boot space
- 315 hp/450 Nm motor with 535 km EV range
- Triple-zone climate control, 14-way second-row captain seats and 27-speaker audio
- RM30,273 dearer to buy
- Slower 8.2-second 0-100 km/h and lower 200 km/h top speed
- Much larger footprint: 5,316 mm long and 1,988 mm wide versus 4,500 mm and 1,845 mm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 250,800✓ | RM 281,073 |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing | — |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | — |
| Torque | 300 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 82 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11.1 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 315 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 450 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) |
| Battery Capacity | — | 94.8 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 535 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 537 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 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✓ | 8.2 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.2 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 236 km/h✓ | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,500 mm | 5,316 mm |
| Width | 1,845 mm | 1,988 mm |
| Height | 1,642 mm | 1,785 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 3,160 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,750 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 45 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 476 litres | 721 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R19 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/45R19 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | Michelin e-Primacy |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" V-spoke style 867 Bicolour Light Alloy Wheels | 20" Alloys with Floating Logo |
| Rear Wheels | 19" V-spoke style 867 Bicolour Light Alloy Wheels | 20" Alloys with Floating Logo |
| Front Brakes | Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Disc | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Air Suspension, Rear-axle Steering |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Front, front-side, rear | Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags, Integrated Second Row Seat Airbags, Front Centre Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electronic 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 Second & Third 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 Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Driver and Front Passenger Powered Seats, Front Seat Ventilation and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 14-way Second Row Individual Captain Seats with Ventilation, 60:40 Split-folding Third Row with One-touch Electric Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Triple-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Double Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 2x USB-C front, 2x USB-C rear | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 4 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB Second Row, 2 USB Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 10.7" BMW Operating System 8 with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto | 17.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 27-speaker XOpera Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| 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 | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Surround View |
| Auto Parking | Parking Assistant | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | No | Front Doors & Rear Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 439 | RM 365✓ |
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.
X1 vs X9 FAQ
Is the BMW X1 or Xpeng X9 better?
For most Malaysian families, the Xpeng X9 is better because it has seven seats, a 721-litre boot, 535 km EV range and richer rear-cabin equipment. The BMW X1 is better if you prioritise a lower price and quicker 7.6-second 0-100 km/h.
What is the price difference?
The Xpeng X9 costs RM281,073, while the BMW X1 costs RM250,800. That makes the X9 RM30,273 more expensive.
Which one has more space?
The Xpeng X9, by a lot: it has seven seats and 721 litres of boot space against the BMW X1’s five seats and 476 litres. It is also 816 mm longer with a 468 mm longer wheelbase.