Car comparison

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) · Facelift 2012 28ivsBMW X6 (E71) 40d

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

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BMW X1 (E84 LCI) · Facelift 2012

28i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2015
VS

BMW X6 (E71)

40d

306 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Lightest
    1,670 kg
    3,682 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    171 g/km
  • Best economy score
    87/100

BMW X6 (E71) 40d

  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,133 km
    704 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228iBMWX6 (E71)40d
Power
245hp183kW
306hp228kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,670kg3,682lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,710kg5,975lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
70.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
84.5s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
24.5s
Calculated
28.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
863km536mi
Calculated
1,133km704mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,477mm176in
4,877mm192in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,983mm78in
Height
1,545mm61in
1,690mm67in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,529mm60in
1,706mm67in
Ground clearance-
212mm8in
Trunk volume
420L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,350L
1,450L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
63L
85L
CO2 emissions
171g/km
198g/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 28iBMW X6 (E71) 40dPowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X6 (E71) 40d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX6 (E71)40d4,400 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 201228iBMWX6 (E71)40d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.5 s
28.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
245 hp
183 kW
BMWX6 (E71)40d
306 hp
228 kW

BMW X6 (E71) 40d has 61 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 X6 (E71) 40d: 61 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMWX6 (E71)40d
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
BMWX6 (E71)40d
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 LCI)Facelift 201228i
240 km/h
149 mph
BMWX6 (E71)40d
236 km/h
147 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 201228i6.4 s
BMWX6 (E71)40d6.5 s

Although BMW X6 (E71) 40d has more power, BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i and BMW X6 (E71) 40d: 0.1 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 201228i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
BMWX6 (E71)40d
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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 201228i
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
BMWX6 (E71)40d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
863 km
536 mi
BMWX6 (E71)40d
1,133 km
704 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
245 hp
183 kW
6.4 s
240 km/h
149 mph
BMWX6 (E71)40d
306 hp
228 kW
6.5 s
236 km/h
147 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 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
BMWX6 (E71)40d
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,877 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,690 mm
66.5 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 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
BMWX6 (E71)40d
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

BMW X6 (E71) 40d 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 201228i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.4 s
BMWX6 (E71)40d
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.5 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 201228i
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
BMWX6 (E71)40d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 201228iBMWX6 (E71)40d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
4 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,877 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,690 mm
66.5 in
Range score
863 km
536 mi
1,133 km
704 mi
CO2 score
171 g/km
198 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 28iBMW X6 (E71) 40d
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i

  • Is 440 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 27 g/km less CO2

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 X6 (E71) 40d

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Has 270 km (168 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 150 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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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