Car comparison

BMW X1 (E84) 28ivsBMW X5 (E70) 35d

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

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BMW X1 (E84)

28i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2011-2012
VS

BMW X5 (E70)

35d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2009-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X1 (E84) 28i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Lightest
    1,595 kg
    3,516 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

BMW X5 (E70) 35d

  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    1,024 km
    636 mi
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (E84)28iBMWX5 (E70)35d
Power
245hp183kW
286hp213kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,790kg6,151lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
80.5s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
25.1s
Calculated
40.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
797km496mi
Calculated
1,024km636mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
2,993cc183cu 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
1,558mm61in
Rear track
1,529mm60in
1,581mm62in
Ground clearance
194mm8in
222mm9in
Trunk volume
420L
620L
Max trunk volume
1,350L
1,750L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
85L
CO2 emissions-
220g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X1 (E84) 28iBMW X5 (E70) 35dPowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (E84) 28i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (E70) 35d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX1 (E84)28i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX5 (E70)35d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX1 (E84)28iBMWX5 (E70)35d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.1 s
40.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
100 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)28i
245 hp
183 kW
BMWX5 (E70)35d
286 hp
213 kW

BMW X5 (E70) 35d has 41 hp more than BMW X1 (E84) 28i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X1 (E84) 28i and BMW X5 (E70) 35d: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)28i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMWX5 (E70)35d
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)28i
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
BMWX5 (E70)35d
2,110 kg
4,652 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)28i
240 km/h
149 mph
BMWX5 (E70)35d
216 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)28i6.5 s
BMWX5 (E70)35d7.0 s

Although BMW X5 (E70) 35d has more power, BMW X1 (E84) 28i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X1 (E84) 28i and BMW X5 (E70) 35d: 0.5 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)28i
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70)35d
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)28i
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
BMWX5 (E70)35d
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)28i
797 km
496 mi
BMWX5 (E70)35d
1,024 km
636 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX1 (E84)28i
245 hp
183 kW
6.5 s
240 km/h
149 mph
BMWX5 (E70)35d
286 hp
213 kW
7.0 s
216 km/h
134 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)28i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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)35d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 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)28i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70)35d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

BMW X1 (E84) 28i 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)28i
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.5 s
BMWX5 (E70)35d
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
7.0 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)28i
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70)35d
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX1 (E84)28iBMWX5 (E70)35d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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
797 km
496 mi
1,024 km
636 mi
CO2 score
-
220 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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) 28iBMW X5 (E70) 35d
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (E84) 28i

  • Is 515 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 km/h (15 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X5 (E70) 35d

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Has 227 km (141 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 200 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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