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BMW X4 vs BMW 1 Series comparison

Compare performance (510 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (51,900 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X4 or BMW 1 Series?

BMW X4 vs BMW 1 Series: Key differences

BMW X4

  • considerably more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space

BMW 1 Series

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter

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

X4

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the BMW X4 costs 51,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,057 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 1 Series uses 4.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW X4 with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

1 Series

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X4 offers considerably more power – delivering 510 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 210 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X4 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the BMW 1 Series takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X4 delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

X4

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 noticeably lighter – 1,465 kg compared to 1,875 kg. The difference is around 410 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X4 offers visibly more boot space – 525 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 145 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BMW X4 offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,430 L, about 230 L more than the BMW 1 Series.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X4 carries very slightly more – 545 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X4 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.

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X4

BMW X4

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 - 510 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6 - 10.7 L/100km
BMW X4
BMW 1 Series

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BMW X4

The BMW X4 blends coupe-like styling with SUV practicality, giving you a striking profile that never lets you disappear into traffic. It feels planted and keen behind the wheel, and for buyers who crave personality without sacrificing everyday usability, it’s a compelling and slightly mischievous choice.

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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 X4
BMW 1 Series

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,900 - 93,000 £
Price
28,800 - 51,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
156 - 244 g/km
co2
112 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
49 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,875 - 2,095 kg
Curb weight
1,465 - 1,625 kg
Trunk capacity
525 L
Trunk capacity
300 - 380 L
Length
4,751 - 4,754 mm
Length
4,361 mm
Width
1,918 - 1,938 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,620 - 1,621 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Max trunk capacity
1,135 - 1,200 L
Payload
415 - 545 kg
Payload
475 - 510 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 510 HP
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
135 - 375 kW
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
Brand
BMW
Brand
BMW
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