BMW X1: F48 vs U11
Verdict
At RM220,800 versus RM250,800, the BMW X1 F48 asks RM30,000 less yet matches the BMW X1 U11’s 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time and carries the same RM439 annual road tax. The U11 brings more output, at 201 hp and 300 Nm against 192 hp and 280 Nm, plus a higher 236 km/h top speed and AEB. But the older F48 has the better paper running figures: 6.1 L/100 km, a 51-litre tank, a 505-litre boot and a five-year warranty.
Pick the BMW X1 F48 if you want the cheaper X1 with the larger boot, lower rated fuel use and longer five-year warranty.
Pick the BMW X1 U11 if you want the newer-generation X1 with AEB, more power and the higher 236 km/h top speed.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X1 F48 RM220,800; BMW X1 U11 RM250,800
- Power and torque: BMW X1 F48 192 hp/280 Nm; BMW X1 U11 201 hp/300 Nm
- Performance: both do 0-100 km/h in 7.6 s; top speed is 224 km/h versus 236 km/h
- Fuel use and tank: BMW X1 F48 6.1 L/100 km with 51 L; BMW X1 U11 7.2 L/100 km with 45 L
- Size and boot: BMW X1 F48 4,439 mm long with 505 L; BMW X1 U11 4,500 mm long with 476 L
- Safety and warranty: BMW X1 F48 has 6 airbags and no listed AEB, with 5 years; BMW X1 U11 has 6 airbags and AEB, with 2 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 220,800✓ | RM 250,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Power | 192 hp | 201 hp✓ |
| Torque | 280 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 | 7.6 s | 7.6 s |
| Top speed | 224 km/h | 236 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.1 L/100km✓ | 7.2 L/100km |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 139 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 |
| 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.
F48
- RM30,000 lower price
- 505-litre boot beats the U11’s 476 litres
- Lower rated fuel use at 6.1 L/100 km
- No listed AEB
- Less power and torque at 192 hp and 280 Nm
- Lower 224 km/h top speed
U11
- AEB is fitted
- 201 hp and 300 Nm are stronger figures
- Larger body and longer 2,692 mm wheelbase
- Costs RM30,000 more
- Smaller 476-litre boot
- Higher rated fuel use at 7.2 L/100 km
F48 vs U11 FAQ
Is the BMW X1 F48 or BMW X1 U11 better?
The BMW X1 U11 is better for safety and output, with AEB, 201 hp and 300 Nm. The BMW X1 F48 is better for value, boot space, rated fuel use and warranty length.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X1 U11 costs RM30,000 more than the BMW X1 F48. That extra money buys AEB, more power and torque, a larger body and a higher top speed, but not quicker 0-100 km/h acceleration.
Which BMW X1 has the bigger boot?
The BMW X1 F48 has the bigger boot at 505 litres. The BMW X1 U11 has 476 litres, so the older car gives you 29 litres more luggage space despite being shorter overall.