Car comparison

BMW X1 (U11) M35ivsBMW X1 (E84 LCI) · Facelift 2012 28i

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

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BMW X1 (U11)

M35i

300 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2023-present
VS

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) · Facelift 2012

28i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

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BMW X1 (U11) M35i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,665 kg
    3,671 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    180 hp/t
    134 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    863 km
    536 mi
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (U11)M35iBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
Power
300hp224kW
245hp183kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,670kg3,682lb
Gross weight
2,240kg4,938lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
72.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
70.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
24.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
180hp/t134kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
635km395mi
Calculated
863km536mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,505mm177in
4,477mm176in
Width
1,845mm73in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,622mm64in
1,545mm61in
Wheelbase
2,692mm106in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,529mm60in
Ground clearance
189mm7in
-
Trunk volume
540L
420L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,350L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
54L
63L
CO2 emissions-
171g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X1 (U11) M35iBMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28iPowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (U11) M35i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX1 (U11)M35i5,750-6,500 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX1 (U11)M35iBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
24.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
162 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (U11)M35i
300 hp
224 kW
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
245 hp
183 kW

BMW X1 (U11) M35i has 55 hp more than BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i and BMW X1 (U11) M35i: 55 hp (41 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (U11)M35i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (U11)M35i
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
1,670 kg
3,682 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 (U11)M35i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (U11)M35i5.4 s
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i6.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X1 (U11) M35i and BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i: 1.0 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 (U11)M35i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i and BMW X1 (U11) M35i: 1.2 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 (U11)M35i
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (U11)M35i
635 km
395 mi
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
863 km
536 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX1 (U11)M35i
300 hp
224 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
245 hp
183 kW
6.4 s
240 km/h
149 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 (U11)M35i
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,505 mm
177.4 in
Height
1,622 mm
63.9 in
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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

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 (U11)M35i
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

BMW X1 (U11) M35i 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 (U11)M35i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.4 s
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.4 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 (U11)M35i
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX1 (U11)M35iBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
Power
300 hp
224 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,505 mm
177.4 in
Height
1,622 mm
63.9 in
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
Range score
635 km
395 mi
863 km
536 mi
CO2 score
-
171 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X1 (U11) M35iBMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (U11) M35i

  • Has 55 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i

  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 228 km (141 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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