Car comparison

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) · Facelift 2012 25dvsAUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW X1 (E84 LCI) · Facelift 2012

25d

218 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2015
VS

AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012

2.0 TFSI

225 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

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BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,670 kg
    3,682 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    131 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    145 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,109 km
    689 mi
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225dAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
218hp163kW
225hp168kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Gross weight
2,160kg4,762lb
2,365kg5,214lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
70.2s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
81.1s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
28.8s
Calculated
35.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,109km689mi
Calculated
949km590mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,477mm176in
4,629mm182in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,898mm75in
Height
1,545mm61in
1,655mm65in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,807mm111in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,529mm60in
1,614mm64in
Ground clearance-
200mm8in
Trunk volume
420L
540L
Max trunk volume
1,350L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
75L
CO2 emissions
145g/km
184g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25dAUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI4,500-6,250 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225dAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.8 s
35.6 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d
218 hp
163 kW
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
225 hp
168 kW

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI has 7 hp more than BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
1,755 kg
3,869 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d
228 km/h
142 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d6.7 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI7.1 s

Although AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI has more power, BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI: 2.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d
1,109 km
689 mi
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
949 km
590 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d
218 hp
163 kW
6.7 s
228 km/h
142 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
225 hp
168 kW
7.1 s
222 km/h
138 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,477 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,545 mm
60.8 in
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
6.7 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225dAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.1 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,477 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,545 mm
60.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 in
Range score
1,109 km
689 mi
949 km
590 mi
CO2 score
145 g/km
184 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25dAUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 160 km (99 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 39 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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