BMW X1: F48 LCI vs U11
Verdict
At RM204,140 against RM250,800, this is a clear outgoing-versus-new call. The BMW X1 U11 gets the stronger 1,998 cc petrol engine with 201 hp and 300 Nm, cutting 0-100 km/h to 7.6 seconds and giving it the easier stride. But the BMW X1 F48 LCI is not just cheaper; it uses less fuel at 6.3 L/100 km, has a bigger 505-litre boot and pays only RM120 road tax. For many Malaysian buyers, that matters.
Pick the BMW X1 F48 LCI if you want the lower buy-in, lower RM120 road tax, better 6.3 L/100 km fuel figure and the larger 505-litre boot.
Pick the BMW X1 U11 if you want the newer X1 with a 1,998 cc engine, 201 hp, 300 Nm and a much quicker 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Engine size: BMW X1 F48 LCI 1,499 cc; BMW X1 U11 1,998 cc
- Output: BMW X1 F48 LCI 138 hp and 220 Nm; BMW X1 U11 201 hp and 300 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: BMW X1 F48 LCI 9.6 s; BMW X1 U11 7.6 s
- Fuel economy: BMW X1 F48 LCI 6.3 L/100 km; BMW X1 U11 7.2 L/100 km
- Boot space: BMW X1 F48 LCI 505 L; BMW X1 U11 476 L
- Road tax: BMW X1 F48 LCI RM120/year; BMW X1 U11 RM439/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 204,140✓ | RM 250,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,499 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Power | 138 hp | 201 hp✓ |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 300 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.6 s | 7.6 s✓ |
| Top speed | 201 km/h | 236 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.3 L/100km✓ | 7.2 L/100km |
| CO₂ | 144 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,439 mm | 4,500 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,845 mm |
| Height | 1,598 mm | 1,642 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,692 mm |
| Boot space | 505 L✓ | 476 L |
| Fuel tank | 51 L | 45 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | 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.
F48 LCI
- Lower price by RM46,660
- Bigger 505-litre boot
- Lower 6.3 L/100 km fuel use
- Only 138 hp and 220 Nm
- Slower 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 1,499 cc engine
U11
- Stronger 201 hp and 300 Nm output
- Quicker 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Larger body with 2,692 mm wheelbase
- Higher RM439 yearly road tax
- Smaller 476-litre boot
- Higher 7.2 L/100 km fuel use
F48 LCI vs U11 FAQ
Is the BMW X1 F48 LCI or BMW X1 U11 better?
The BMW X1 U11 is better for performance, with 201 hp, 300 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 7.6 seconds. The BMW X1 F48 LCI is better for costs and luggage space, with 6.3 L/100 km fuel use and a 505-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X1 U11 costs RM46,660 more than the BMW X1 F48 LCI. That gap mainly buys a larger 1,998 cc engine, more power and a quicker 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
Which BMW X1 is cheaper to run?
On the listed numbers, the BMW X1 F48 LCI is cheaper to run. It uses 6.3 L/100 km versus 7.2 L/100 km, has a 51-litre tank versus 45 litres, and road tax is RM120 instead of RM439.