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BMW iX1 vs Leapmotor C10 comparison

Compare performance (313 HP vs 598 HP), boot space and price (42,300 £ vs 32,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW iX1 or Leapmotor C10?

BMW iX1 vs Leapmotor C10: Key differences

BMW iX1

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • moderately more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Leapmotor C10

  • noticeably cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

iX1

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Leapmotor C10 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 32,200 £ , while the BMW iX1 costs 42,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,114 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW iX1 is moderately more efficient: consuming 14.3 kWh/100km compared to 16.2 kWh/100km for the Leapmotor C10. That’s a difference of about 1.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW iX1 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 514 km, about 4 km more than the Leapmotor C10.

C10

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Leapmotor C10 offers substantially more power – delivering 598 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 285 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Leapmotor C10 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the BMW iX1 takes 5.6 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Leapmotor C10 delivers clearly more torque with 720 Nm compared to 494 Nm. That’s about 226 Nm more.

iX1

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 iX1 is only slightly lighter – 1,940 kg compared to 1,950 kg. The difference is around 10 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW iX1 offers somewhat more boot space – 490 L compared to 435 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW iX1 carries only slightly more – 495 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Leapmotor C10 is clearly superior overall 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.

from £32,200
C10

Leapmotor C10

  • Engine Type Electric, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 215 - 598 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.2 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 145 - 510 km
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Reviews BMW iX1

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Roland
27 Apr 2026, 12:37:41

Intuitive to operate, excellent tactile feel, high seating position. More range or a larger battery would be desirable, but that would be nitpicking at the highest level.

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F
22 Apr 2026, 07:16:32

The very large price difference is a major point for me.

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HP
17 Dec 2025, 22:14:02

Delightful driver's car. Light-footed, quick, silent and sporty.
If the range could be improved, it would be absolutely top.
You do have to buy a few option packs to make it fun — expect to pay around 70 grand.

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Leapmotor C10

Costs and Consumption
Price
42,300 - 55,200 £
Price
32,200 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.3 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
466 - 514 km
Electric Range
145 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 38 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,940 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
1,950 - 2,264 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
400 - 435 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
495 kg
Payload
400 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 313 HP
Power HP
215 - 598 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 494 Nm
Torque
320 - 720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 230 kW
Power kW
158 - 440 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Leapmotor
What drivetrain options does the BMW iX1 have?

The BMW iX1 is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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