BMW X1 BMW X3

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Comparison table

18 of these rows differ. They sit at the top. Figures come straight from the makers, indicative. A bullet (•) marks a differing row.
BMW X1 BMW X3
Model years (differs) 2022-now 2024-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 51,900 € 73,900
Status Available Available
Fuel Hybrid Hybrid
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Efficiency (differs) 65/100 67/100
Practicality (differs) 70/100 72/100
Value retention (differs) n/a 68/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 62/100 56/100
Reliability 71/100 71/100
Specifications
Power (hp) (differs) 245 299
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 6.8 6.2
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 190 215
Length (mm) (differs) 4500 4755
Width (mm) (differs) 1845 1920
Height (mm) (differs) 1642 1660
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1930 2140
Battery (kWh) (differs) 14.2 19.7
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 89 90
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 0.8 1
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1700 2000
Boot (l) (differs) 490 460
Body style SUV SUV
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.

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

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • BMW X1 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW X1 · Efficiency: Owner-reported PHEV consumption depending on charging discipline (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW X1 · Practicality: Boot 490 l + towing weight 1,700 kg vs segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW X1 · Value retention: PHEV residual value volatile due to tax changes; insufficient stable data per trim · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW X1 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure plug-in hybrid (xDrive25e, depending on electric driving fraction) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 (segment), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • BMW X3 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recalls (early data, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • BMW X3 · Efficiency: Owner-reported PHEV consumption depending on charging discipline (public forums, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW X3 · Practicality: Boot 460 l + towing weight 2,000 kg vs segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW X3 · Value retention: Residual-value indication from valuation guides (segment) (early data, indicative, limited history) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • BMW X3 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure PHEV 1.0 l/100km + utility-factor criticism ICCT PHEV report 2024 · reference date 2026-05-21

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 xDrive25e (2024)

BMW X1

Compact SUV on the UKL platform, shared with the electric iX1 and the MINI Countryman. The xDrive25e is a plug-in hybrid with about 245 hp system power and a 14.2 kWh net battery; WLTP electric range around 89 km (manufacturer figure, indicative). Braked towing weight 1,700 kg.

Profile · G45 xDrive30e (2024)

BMW X3

Mid-size SUV on the G45, renewed from 2024. The xDrive30e is a plug-in hybrid with about 299 hp system power and a 19.7 kWh net battery; WLTP electric range around 90 km (manufacturer figure, indicative). Braked towing weight 2,000 kg.

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