BMW iX1 BMW X5

Two cars on the same rows. The figures are all here, with their sources, so you can read them yourself and decide what matters.

Comparison table

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BMW iX1 BMW X5
Fuel (differs) Electric Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid
Model years (differs) 2022-now 2018-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 53,900 € 85,000
Status Available Available
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 76/100
Reliability (differs) 71/100
Efficiency (differs) 73/100
Practicality (differs) 70/100
Value retention (differs) n/a
Specifications
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 440
Battery (kWh) (differs) 65
Power (hp) (differs) 313 298
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 5.6 6.1
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 180 233
Length (mm) (differs) 4500 4935
Width (mm) (differs) 1845 2004
Height (mm) (differs) 1616 1765
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 2085 2295
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 130
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1200 3500
Boot (l) (differs) 490 650
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 17
Body style SUV SUV
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • BMW iX1 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + BMW battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW iX1 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + recall data RDW · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW iX1 · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs. WLTP (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW iX1 · Practicality: Boot 490 l + towing weight 1,200 kg vs. segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW iX1 · Value retention: Residual value of electric compact SUVs volatile; insufficient stable data per trim · reference date 2026-05-18

Who they are

A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.

Profile · U11 xDrive30 (2024)

BMW iX1

Electric compact SUV on the UKL platform, shared with the petrol X1. The xDrive30 has four-wheel drive and about 313 hp from a 65 kWh net battery. WLTP around 440 km (manufacturer figure, indicative); winter range is lower according to owners (public forums, not measured by us).

Profile · G05 LCI (2023+)

BMW X5

Large SUV on the CLAR platform. 2023 facelift adds new headlights and curved display; PHEV xDrive50e offers around 100 km EV range (manufacturer figure, indicative).

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