BMW X1: E84 LCI vs U11
Verdict
The BMW X1 U11 asks RM250,800 against RM237,800 for the BMW X1 E84 LCI, and the RM13,000 gap buys 201 hp/300 Nm instead of 184 hp/270 Nm, a 476-litre boot instead of 420 litres, plus auto emergency braking. The E84 LCI is not buried: it is only 0.1 second slower to 100 km/h, uses 6.7 L/100 km versus 7.2, has a 63-litre tank against 45, and keeps rear-wheel drive. Both pay RM439 road tax.
Pick the BMW X1 E84 LCI if you want rear-wheel drive, lower rated fuel use and the bigger 63-litre tank.
Pick the BMW X1 U11 if you want the stronger engine, larger boot and auto emergency braking.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X1 E84 LCI RM237,800; BMW X1 U11 RM250,800
- Output: BMW X1 E84 LCI 184 hp/270 Nm; BMW X1 U11 201 hp/300 Nm
- Performance: BMW X1 E84 LCI 0-100 km/h in 7.7 s and 205 km/h; BMW X1 U11 7.6 s and 236 km/h
- Fuel use and tank: BMW X1 E84 LCI 6.7 L/100 km and 63 L; BMW X1 U11 7.2 L/100 km and 45 L
- Size and boot: BMW X1 E84 LCI 4,464 mm long with 420 L; BMW X1 U11 4,500 mm long with 476 L
- Drivetrain: BMW X1 E84 LCI rear-wheel drive with conventional automatic; BMW X1 U11 front-wheel drive with wet dual-clutch automatic
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 237,800✓ | RM 250,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,997 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Power | 184 hp | 201 hp✓ |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 300 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 s | 7.6 s✓ |
| Top speed | 205 km/h | 236 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.7 L/100km✓ | 7.2 L/100km |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 157 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,464 mm | 4,500 mm |
| Width | 1,798 mm | 1,845 mm |
| Height | 1,545 mm | 1,642 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,760 mm | 2,692 mm |
| Boot space | 420 L | 476 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 63 L | 45 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 439✓ | 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.
E84 LCI
- Rear-wheel drive layout
- Lower 6.7 L/100 km rated fuel use
- Bigger 63-litre fuel tank
- No auto emergency braking
- Smaller 420-litre boot
- Less power and torque
U11
- Stronger 201 hp and 300 Nm output
- Larger 476-litre boot
- Auto emergency braking included
- Costs RM13,000 more
- Higher 7.2 L/100 km rated fuel use
- Smaller 45-litre fuel tank
E84 LCI vs U11 FAQ
Is the BMW X1 E84 LCI or BMW X1 U11 better?
The BMW X1 U11 is the better all-rounder on paper, with more power, more torque, a larger boot and auto emergency braking. The BMW X1 E84 LCI still suits buyers who prioritise rear-wheel drive and lower rated fuel use.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X1 U11 costs RM13,000 more than the BMW X1 E84 LCI. Annual road tax is the same for both at RM439.
Which BMW X1 is more practical?
The BMW X1 U11 is more practical for luggage, with 476 litres of boot space versus 420 litres in the BMW X1 E84 LCI. Both are C-segment SUVs with five seats.