2024 BMW iX1 review
It's not cheap, but the electric BMW iX1 impresses with its luxurious interior, slick technology, and enjoyable dynamics.
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William Stopford
BMW IX1 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE Comparison
BMW IX1
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2025 BMW
IX1
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2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLE
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the BMW IX1 xDRIVE30 xLINE
Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 d 4MATIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
85L
561 to 1105 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$78,900 - $86,800
$136,600 - $273,300
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Slick tech
- Upscale, comfortable interior
- Has pep in its step
Misses
- Not cheap
- Not as much range as some rivals
- Servicing a bit expensive
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Six-cylinder diesel is a beauty
- Comfort-focused drive is plush
- Updated tech works well
Misses
- $30,000 dearer than equivalent X5
- Still needs (expensive) options ticked
- Cabin execution feels underdone
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1993 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 4.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 8, 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 150kW - 230kW | 198kW - 450kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4000 - 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 247Nm - 494Nm | 520Nm - 850Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1350 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
