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BMW X1 F48

Headline trim: xDrive25e PHEV — 220 bhp, 0-62 in 6.9s.

BMW X1 F48 press photo
Verdict
B
BHP
220 bhp
0–60
6.9 s
Top speed
121 mph
MPG
141 mpg (PHEV WLTP)
Used
£10,000-£26,000

Strengths

  • xDrive25e PHEV
  • iDrive 6
  • xLine and M Sport

Weaknesses

  • FWD-based platform — controversial
  • Run-flat tyres
  • B47 timing chain

Notable tech

  • UKL platform (Mini Countryman / 2 Series Active Tourer sibling)
  • FWD with xDrive optional
  • B38/B48 petrol, B37/B47 diesel
  • xDrive25e PHEV from 2020
  • iDrive 6

Common issues

  • B47 timing chain
  • 7DCT mechatronic
  • iDrive 6 freezes

Engine derivatives

UK trims and engines offered across F48's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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sDrive18i 1.5 / 2.0
BHP140
Torque220 Nm
0–609.5 s
Top127 mph
MPG47 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
sDrive20i 2.0
BHP192
Torque280 Nm
0–607.7 s
Top139 mph
MPG42 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox7DCT
xDrive20i 2.0
BHP192
Torque280 Nm
0–607.6 s
Top139 mph
MPG40 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox7DCT
xDrive25i 2.0
BHP231
Torque350 Nm
0–606.8 s
Top146 mph
MPG38 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT
xDrive25e PHEV
BHP220
Torque385 Nm
0–606.9 s
Top121 mph
Range~28 mi EV
DriveAWD
Gearbox6AT
sDrive18d / xDrive18d 2.0
BHP150
Torque350 Nm
0–609.2 s
Top127 mph
MPG54 mpg
DriveFWD / AWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
xDrive20d 2.0
BHP190
Torque400 Nm
0–607.6 s
Top136 mph
MPG53 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT
xDrive25d 2.0 twin-turbo
BHP231
Torque450 Nm
0–606.6 s
Top146 mph
MPG50 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT