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BMW 1 Series vs BMW X5 comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (28,800 £ vs 77,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 1 Series or BMW X5?

BMW 1 Series vs BMW X5: Key differences

BMW 1 Series

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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially lighter

BMW X5

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

1 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW 1 Series is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the BMW X5 costs 77,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 48,257 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X5 uses 3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW 1 Series with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

X5

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X5 offers substantially more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 325 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X5 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the BMW 1 Series takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X5 delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

1 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 1 Series is substantially lighter – 1,465 kg compared to 2,240 kg. The difference is around 775 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X5 offers substantially more boot space – 650 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 270 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BMW X5 offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,870 L, about 670 L more than the BMW 1 Series.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X5 carries markedly more – 705 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 195 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X5 holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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X5

BMW X5

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 298 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 12.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 105 km
BMW 1 Series
BMW X5

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BMW 1 Series

The BMW 1 Series is a compact premium hatchback that injects a proper sense of driving fun into everyday life, with sharp handling and a cabin that punches above its class. It’s a great pick for buyers who want sporty manners without losing practicality, and yes, you’ll still get that unmistakable BMW grin behind the wheel.

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BMW X5

The BMW X5 blends athletic handling with a roomy, premium interior, feeling equally at home on twisty country roads and the school-run car park. Its executive-lounge cabin and confident road presence make it a tempting choice for buyers who want comfort, capability and just a little bit of bragging rights.

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BMW 1 Series
BMW X5

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,800 - 51,100 £
Price
77,100 - 143,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
105 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
25.7 kWh
co2
112 - 173 g/km
co2
68 - 289 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
49 L
Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,465 - 1,625 kg
Curb weight
2,240 - 2,495 kg
Trunk capacity
300 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Length
4,361 mm
Length
4,935 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
2,004 - 2,015 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
1,755 - 1,765 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,135 - 1,200 L
Max trunk capacity
1,720 - 1,870 L
Payload
475 - 510 kg
Payload
565 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
BMW
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