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 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2012-2015
VS

AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012

2.0 TFSI

225 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

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BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    131 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    154 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,034 km
    642 mi
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

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
1,660kg3,660lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
72.1s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
84.0s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
28.7s
Calculated
37.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,034km642mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
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
154g/km
174g/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
6.5 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.7 s
37.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
148 km/h
92 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
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
1,720 kg
3,792 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
230 km/h
143 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 201225d6.8 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI7.4 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: 0.6 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
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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: 1.6 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
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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
1,034 km
642 mi
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
1,000 km
621 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
6.8 s
230 km/h
143 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
225 hp
168 kW
7.4 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/h6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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/h7.4 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/h6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.8 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.4 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
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
6.8 s
7.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
1,034 km
642 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
154 g/km
174 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 34 km (21 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 20 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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