Car comparison

BMW X1 (E84) 23dvsBMW X5 (E70) 30i

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

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BMW X1 (E84)

23d

204 hp1995 ccDieselAWDManualTwin-turboSUV2009-2012
VS

BMW X5 (E70)

30i

272 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2009-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X1 (E84) 23d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,017 km
    632 mi
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

BMW X5 (E70) 30i

  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    136 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (E84)23dBMWX5 (E70)30i
Power
204hp152kW
272hp203kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
315Nm232lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,680kg5,908lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
76.6s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
93.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
34.0s
Calculated
42.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
158Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,017km632mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,454mm175in
4,854mm191in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,933mm76in
Height
1,545mm61in
1,739mm68in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,529mm60in
1,650mm65in
Ground clearance
194mm8in
222mm9in
Trunk volume
420L
620L
Max trunk volume
1,350L
1,750L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
85L
CO2 emissions-
244g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X1 (E84) 23dBMW X5 (E70) 30iPowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (E84) 23d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (E70) 30i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX1 (E84)23d4,400 rpm2,000-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
BMWX5 (E70)30i6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX1 (E84)23dBMWX5 (E70)30i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.0 s
42.5 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)23d
204 hp
152 kW
BMWX5 (E70)30i
272 hp
203 kW

BMW X5 (E70) 30i has 68 hp more than BMW X1 (E84) 23d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X1 (E84) 23d and BMW X5 (E70) 30i: 68 hp (51 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)23d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMWX5 (E70)30i
315 Nm
232 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)23d
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
BMWX5 (E70)30i
2,000 kg
4,409 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)23d
223 km/h
139 mph
BMWX5 (E70)30i
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)23d7.3 s
BMWX5 (E70)30i8.1 s

Although BMW X5 (E70) 30i has more power, BMW X1 (E84) 23d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X1 (E84) 23d and BMW X5 (E70) 30i: 0.8 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)23d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70)30i
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X1 (E84) 23d and BMW X5 (E70) 30i: 4.2 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)23d
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
BMWX5 (E70)30i
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)23d
1,017 km
632 mi
BMWX5 (E70)30i
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX1 (E84)23d
204 hp
152 kW
7.3 s
223 km/h
139 mph
BMWX5 (E70)30i
272 hp
203 kW
8.1 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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)23d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,454 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,545 mm
60.8 in
BMWX5 (E70)30i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,739 mm
68.5 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)23d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70)30i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

BMW X1 (E84) 23d 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)23d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.3 s
BMWX5 (E70)30i
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
8.1 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)23d
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70)30i
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX1 (E84)23dBMWX5 (E70)30i
Power
204 hp
152 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
8.1 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,454 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,545 mm
60.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,739 mm
68.5 in
Range score
1,017 km
632 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
-
244 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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) 23dBMW X5 (E70) 30i
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (E84) 23d

  • Has 85 Nm more
  • Is 415 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 183 km (114 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X5 (E70) 30i

  • Has 68 hp more
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 200 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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