BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs BMW X1
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| BMW2 Series Active Tourer | BMWX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | March 2022 | October 2022 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | Mild hybrid, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid, Petrol |
| Power | 168–322 bhp | 148–322 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 5.5–8.1 s | 5.4–8.9 s (better) |
| Top speed | 121–150 mph | 118–155 mph (better) |
| Engine or motors | 220i: 1,499 cc three-cylinder turbo petrol with 48 V mild hybrid, 125 kW (170 hp); 223i: 1,998 cc four-cylinder with 48 V mild hybrid, 160 kW (218 hp); 225e xDrive: 1,499 cc three-cylinder plus rear motor, 180 kW (245 hp) system output; 230e xDrive: same layout, 240 kW (326 hp); bhp converted from BMW's kW figures | sDrive20i 125 kW (170 hp) and xDrive23i 160 kW (218 hp) petrol mild hybrids; sDrive18d 110 kW (150 hp) diesel; xDrive23d 155 kW (211 hp) diesel mild hybrid; xDrive25e 180 kW (245 hp) and xDrive30e 240 kW (326 hp) plug-in hybrids; M35i xDrive 221 kW (300 hp); bhp converted from BMW's kW figures |
| Torque | 280 Nm (220i), 360 Nm (223i), 477 Nm (225e, 230e) | 280 Nm (sDrive20i), 360 Nm (xDrive23i, sDrive18d), 400 Nm (xDrive23d, M35i), 477 Nm (plug-in hybrids) |
| Gearbox | 7-speed automatic | 7-speed Steptronic dual-clutch automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive (220i, 223i) or all-wheel drive (225e xDrive, 230e xDrive) | Front-wheel drive (sDrive) or xDrive all-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 52–54 miles (better) | 50–52 miles |
| Battery | 14.2 kWh | 14.2 kWh |
| Economy (WLTP) | 47.9–313.9 mpg (better) | 36.7–117.7 mpg |
| Range detail | WLTP electric range 50–53 miles (225e xDrive) and 50–54 miles (230e xDrive), depending on trim; electric top speed 87 mph | WLTP electric range 47–52 miles (xDrive25e) and 47–50 miles (xDrive30e), depending on trim |
| Charging | Plug-in hybrids: 14.2 kWh usable battery (Auto Express); 11 kW AC, 0–100% in 1 hour 45 minutes | Plug-in hybrids: 14.2 kWh battery, 11 kW AC charging |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 47.1–49.6 mpg (220i), 45.6–48.7 mpg (223i), 282.5–313.9 mpg (plug-in hybrids), Great Britain figures; BMW's live table also contains older lower plug-in hybrid figures | WLTP combined: 46.3–49.6 mpg (sDrive20i), 42.2–44.1 mpg (xDrive23i), 52.3–56.5 mpg (sDrive18d), 55.4–58.9 mpg (xDrive23d), 100.9–117.7 mpg (xDrive25e), 100.9–113 mpg (xDrive30e), 35.8–36.7 mpg (M35i) |
| CO2 emissions | 128–135 g/km (220i), 132–140 g/km (223i), 20–22 g/km (plug-in hybrids), WLTP combined Great Britain figures | – |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | MPV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 4,386 mm | 4,500 mm |
| Width | 1,824 mm | 1,845 mm |
| Boot | 415–1,405 litres (220i, 223i); 406–1,370 litres (plug-in hybrids) | 540–1,600 litres (sDrive18d, M35i); 500–1,545 litres (mild hybrids); 490–1,495 litres (plug-in hybrids) |
| Towing | Up to 1,300 kg braked (220i), 1,500 kg (223i), 1,400 kg (plug-in hybrids) | Up to 1,800 kg braked (sDrive20i) |
| Size | 4,386 mm long, 1,824 mm wide (2,102 mm with mirrors), 1,576 mm high (1,570 mm plug-in hybrids); 2,670 mm wheelbase; EC unladen weight including a 75 kg driver is 1,595 kg (220i), 1,620 kg (223i), 1,900 kg (225e), 1,920 kg (230e) | 4,500 mm long (4,505 mm M35i), 1,845 mm wide (2,104 mm with mirrors), 1,642 mm high; 2,692 mm wheelbase; EC unladen weight including a 75 kg driver is 1,625 kg (sDrive20i) to 1,935 kg (xDrive30e) |
