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BMW X1 Specifications

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The BMW X1 specifications give you two engines to weigh. The petrol is a 1.5 litre turbo with 136 hp and 230 Nm. The diesel is a 2.0 litre turbo with 150 hp and 360 Nm. Both work through a seven speed dual clutch automatic. Petrol power arrives between 4400 and 6500 rpm.

Both variants are sDrive, meaning they drive the front wheels. BMW does not offer an xDrive all wheel drive X1 here. The diesel pulls harder and travels further on a tank. The petrol is quieter and cheaper to buy. Neither is a stripped base model, and both wear M Sport trim. The gearbox shifts quickly in both cars. Check the price of each variant in your city.

Fuel figures favour the diesel by a clear margin. The sDrive18d is rated at 20.37 kmpl on the ARAI cycle. The petrol sDrive18i returns 16.35 kmpl. Heavy traffic and short trips will pull both below the rated numbers. Long highway runs move them the other way. The diesel also carries more torque for overtaking. The frugal diesel suits drivers who cover big distances.

The dimensions keep the X1 compact and city friendly. Length is 4500 mm on a 2692 mm wheelbase. Width is 1845 mm and height 1630 mm, giving a tall, upright cabin. Ground clearance stands at 170 mm and the tank holds 51 litres. Boot space is 476 litres and seating is for five. The cabin gives five adults reasonable room. See the colour options to finish the choice.

Fuel
Variant

Showing the full spec sheet for the sDrive18i M Sport. Features this variant does not get are marked NA.

Engine
1.5L Turbo Petrol
Displacement
1499 cc
Max Power
136 hp @ 4400 to 6500 rpm
Max Torque
230 Nm @ 1500 to 4000 rpm
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Fuel Type
Petrol

BMW X1 power and torque explained

The BMW X1 gives you two engines, both paired with an automatic gearbox. The sDrive18i runs a 1.5 litre turbo petrol, and the sDrive18d runs a 2.0 litre turbo diesel.

The petrol keeps its pull steady across a wide rev range and is happy to spin up when you ask. The diesel hits much harder low down, with strong torque that arrives early and eases off sooner.

Power (PS)Torque (Nm)Flexibility band
038751131500631251882501k2k3k4k5kflexibility band · 2,900 rpm230 Nm@ 1,500-4,000 rpm138 PS@ 4,400 rpmPower (PS)Torque (Nm)Engine speed (RPM)

How to read this chart. Torque is the push you feel when you accelerate, and it peaks low on the rev range. Power is how hard the engine keeps pulling as it revs higher, and it peaks further up. The two dots mark those peaks. The shaded strip between them is the flexibility band: a wider band pulls easily across more revs and feels relaxed in traffic, while a narrower band asks you to rev the engine more to get its best. Use the buttons above to compare this car's engines.

Peak figures come from the 1.5L Turbo Petrol spec sheet. The line between the two peaks is not a measured dyno curve.

The 1.5 turbo petrol holds its full 230 Nm of torque from 1500 rpm right up to 4000 rpm. Because that pull stays with you for so long, it feels relaxed in city traffic and rarely needs to drop a gear. Its 138 PS of power arrives higher up at 4400 rpm, so it responds well when you rev it out. This is the engine for town driving and short daily runs, so it is worth seeing how many kilometres it returns.

The 2.0 turbo diesel makes a much bigger 360 Nm of torque, ready from just 1500 rpm and holding to 2500 rpm. That early muscle makes light work of overtakes, full loads and long highway runs. Its 152 PS of power peaks at 3750 rpm, so it does its best pulling low and mid range rather than at high revs. Choose the diesel if you cover big distances or carry a full car often. It comes on the sDrive18d, so it helps to compare both engines side by side.