BMW iX1 vs BMW X1

Last Updated: August 11, 2026

BMW X1 price starts at Rs. 50.90 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.50 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW iX1, priced at Rs. 52.40 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the X1 returns a claimed 16.35 kmpl, while the iX1 offers a claimed 531 km/charge. On the performance front, the iX1 uses a 66.4kWh battery producing 204bhp and the X1 a 1499cc engine producing 134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm. If you're deciding between the iX1 and X1, the X1 is the better pick for affordability and top speed.

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iX1 vs X1 Comparison Summary

Specification BMW iX1BMW X1
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 52.40 LakhRs. 50.90 Lakh
Mileage / Range 531 km/charge16.35 kmpl
Engine / Battery 66.4 kWh1499 cc
Max power / Motor 204bhp134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm
Top speed 175 Km/h219 Km/h

iX1 vs X1 Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW iX1 LWBBMW X1 sDrive18i M Sport
Rating
2 reviews
49 reviews
Brand Name BMW BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 52.40 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 50.90 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available 1499 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 204bhp 134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm
No Of Cylinders Not Available 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Single Speed 7-Speed Steptronic
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
BMW iX1 Colors
BMW X1 Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 16.35 Kmpl
Tyre Size 225/55 R18 225/55 R18
Boot Space Not Available 500 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,01,365 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 98,464 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 2.21 Lakh iX1 Insurance Rs. 2.00 Lakh X1 Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
Not Available
1499 cc
Battery Type
Lithium lon
Not Available
Engine Type
Not Available
B38 turbo I3
Motor Power
150 kW
Not Available
Engine Displacement
Not Available
1499 cc
Battery Capacity
66.4 kWh
Not Available
Motor Type
2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Not Available
Max Power
204bhp
134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm
Range
531 km/charge
Not Available
Max Torque
250Nm
230Nm@1500–4000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
Battery Warranty
8 Years or 160000 km
Not Available
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
3
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
Single Speed
7-Speed Steptronic
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Twin
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
4
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
No
Charging Time
30Min-130kW-(10-80%)
Not Available
Fast Charging
Yes
No
Charging Port
CCS-II
Not Available
Charging Time (A.C)
6:30Hrs-11kW-(0-100%)
Not Available
Charging Time (D.C)
30Min-130kW-(10-80%)
Not Available

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Petrol
0-100 kmph
8.6 Sec
9.2 Sec
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
51 Liters
Top Speed
175 Km/h
219 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
16.35 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
Not Available
Suspension Front
2
Not Available
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
225/55 R18
Wheel Size
Not Available
18
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
Widescreen Curved Display | Chrome Inner Door Handles | Door Pockets Front & Rear | M Sport Interior
Sensatec Perforated Mocha(Optional), Sensatec Perforated Oyster (Optional), Interior trim finishers Aluminium ‘Mesheffect’ with highlight trim finisher in Pearl Chrome, Rear seat backrest with reclining and 40:20:40 folding, M Leather Steering Wheel with Multifunction Buttons, Interior mirror with Automatic Anti-dazzle Function, Floor Mats in velour, Sport seats, Armrest front, sliding with storage compartment, Ambient Lighting: Mood lighting in front and rear, Air-vents for rear seat occupants, Luxury instrument panel, Pearl Chrome touches on the door handles, Panorama Glass Roof with automatic sliding/tilting functio
Digital Cluster Size
10.25
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
No
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leatherette
Leather
Lighting
Not Available
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
Not Available
Boot Space
Not Available
500 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Body Coloured ORVMs Door Handles And Bumpers | Large Panoramic Glass Roof
18" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke,Individual roof rails in High-Gloss shadow line, Rain Sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirror electric folding with automatic anti-dazzle, Adaptive LED Headlights(Daytime driving lights and position lights, Cornering light and turn indicators, Automatic headlight range control, High Beam Assistant, Light staging (welcome and goodbye)
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Powered
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
No
Not Available
Sun Roof
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4616*1845*1612 mm3
4447*1821*1598 mm3
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2670 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
10 way electrically adjustable Driver Seat | 6 way electrically adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Park Distance Control, BMW Efficient Lightweight construction, Automatic Start/Stop Function, Digital Key Plus( Lock, unlock and starting the vehicle and compatible with smartphone with NFC enabled key card), Electrical Seat Adjustment for driver memory function for driver, Active seat for Driver and Front Passenger, Automatic operation of tailgate including contactless opening and closing via a kicking movement, Servotronic Steering Assist, 7-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission with shift paddles( Electronic selector-lever, Automatic gear selection, Currently engaged gear shown in the instrument cluster, Auto-P function, Shift paddles on steering wheel (with boost mode), Gear display with recommended gear in manual mode)
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
No
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Yes
Battery Saver
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Apple CarPlay Android Auto | Harmon Kardon Sound System
BMW Live Cockpit Plus (Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 10.25” Instrument Display, High-resolution 10.7” Control Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation function with real-time traffic information, Touch Functionality), Wireless Smartphone Integration, Comfort Access System with HiFi loudspeaker system by Harman Kardon with:(12 speakers and digital amplifier with Tweeter bezels in stainless steel with illuminated ‘Harman Kardon’ inscription), Bluetooth with audio streaming, handsfree and USB connectivity, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote Software Upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant, MyModes)
Smart Entry
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
12
12
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Power Boot
Not Available
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Body Coloured ORVMs Door Handles And Bumpers | Large Panoramic Glass Roof
18" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke,Individual roof rails in High-Gloss shadow line, Rain Sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirror electric folding with automatic anti-dazzle, Adaptive LED Headlights(Daytime driving lights and position lights, Cornering light and turn indicators, Automatic headlight range control, High Beam Assistant, Light staging (welcome and goodbye)
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Yes
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
Compass
Not Available
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.7 inch
10.7
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
Active Noise Cancellation
Not Available
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front
Front
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbags
No
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
No
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Electronic Parking Brake
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Yes
Speed Assist System
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Remote Horn Light Control
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
BMW Connected
Remote Engine Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Yes
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Smartwatch App
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Not Available
Digital Car Key
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Assistant
Yes
Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Not Available
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Yes
Save Route Place
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Crash Notification
Yes
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
Yes
Not Available
Valet Mode
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Yes
Remote Boot Open
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Yes
Yes

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW iX1
  • Affordable Luxury at Rs 49 lakh (ex-showroom)
  • The iX1 LWB is the most affordable luxury EV in India
  • Undercutting its competitors by a significant margin
  • Spacious Cabin
  • The longer wheelbase translates to better rear-seat comfort and more legroom, making it a great choice for chauffeur-driven passengers
  • Decent Range & Efficiency: 531 km range on a single charge (MIDC-rated) which translates to roughly 450 km real world range make it a practical choice for long-distance travel
  • BMW’s Signature Handling: Despite the front-wheel-drive setup
  • The iX1 LWB still maintains BMW’s nimble and precise steering, offering enjoyable driving dynamics
BMW iX1
  • Missing Features: No heads-up display, ventilated seats or advanced ADAS features like adaptive cruise control and autonomous emergency braking
  • Complicated Infotainment System: The iDrive OS9 interface is cumbersome, with tasks like adjusting regen modes buried deep in menus and physical buttons sorely missed
  • A bit of thud: At slower speeds, some road imperfections might creep into the cabin

Is BMW X1 Better Than BMW IX1?

53% users have chosen BMW X1 over BMW iX1 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 67 users have also rated BMW X1 and BMW iX1 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
BMW iX1 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and features. On the basis of safety user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor X1 iX1
Mileage 4.5 5.0
Performance 4.9 5.0
Comfort 4.9 5.0
Maintenance 4.2 5.0
Safety 5.0 5.0
Features 4.4 5.0
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Which car is best between BMW iX1 vs BMW X1?
As per the users experiences BMW iX1 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and features in your car. On the basis of safety user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper BMW iX1 vs BMW X1?
The BMW X1 is cheaper than BMW iX1 by ₹1.50 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW iX1 vs BMW X1?
As per the users experiences the BMW iX1 has better performance.

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