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BMW X1 (E84 LCI) · Facelift 2012 25dvsBMW X5 (F15) 25d

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

BMW X5 (F15)

25d

218 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbocharged2013-2015

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
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • 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 highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

BMW X5 (F15) 25d

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    151 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,316 km
    818 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225dBMWX5 (F15)25d
Power
218hp163kW
218hp163kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,705kg5,964lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
72.0s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
115.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
28.7s
Calculated
49.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,034km642mi
Calculated
1,316km818mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,477mm176in
4,886mm192in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,938mm76in
Height
1,545mm61in
1,762mm69in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,529mm60in
1,650mm65in
Ground clearance-
209mm8in
Trunk volume
420L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,350L
1,870L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
75L
CO2 emissions
154g/km
151g/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 25dBMW X5 (F15) 25dPowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (F15) 25d: 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
BMWX5 (F15)25d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225dBMWX5 (F15)25d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.7 s
49.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
140 km/h
87 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
BMWX5 (F15)25d
218 hp
163 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
BMWX5 (F15)25d
450 Nm
332 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
BMWX5 (F15)25d
1,995 kg
4,398 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
BMWX5 (F15)25d
220 km/h
137 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
BMWX5 (F15)25d8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d and BMW X5 (F15) 25d: 1.4 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
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMWX5 (F15)25d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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 LCI)Facelift 201225d
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
BMWX5 (F15)25d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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
BMWX5 (F15)25d
1,316 km
818 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
BMWX5 (F15)25d
218 hp
163 kW
8.2 s
220 km/h
137 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
BMWX5 (F15)25d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,886 mm
192.4 in
Height
1,762 mm
69.4 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
BMWX5 (F15)25d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
BMWX5 (F15)25d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
8.2 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
BMWX5 (F15)25d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225dBMWX5 (F15)25d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
8.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,886 mm
192.4 in
Height
1,762 mm
69.4 in
Range score
1,034 km
642 mi
1,316 km
818 mi
CO2 score
154 g/km
151 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25dBMW X5 (F15) 25d
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d

  • Is 335 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW X5 (F15) 25d

  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 282 km (175 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 230 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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