BMW X1 Compact SUV Efficient power sources: all-new line-up of engines

Turbocharging and common-rail direct injection with solenoid valve injectors imbue the new diesel engines with captivating pulling power and further enhanced efficiency. 

2016 BMW X1 Compact SUV

Under the bonnet of the new BMW X1 xDrive25d, multi-stage turbocharging with variable turbine geometry in both the highpressure and low-pressure chargers ensures instantaneous power delivery, which is sustained into the higher rev ranges. The unit's injection system operates with a maximum pressure of 2,500 bar here. With maximum output of 170 kW/231 hp, the new unit is the most powerful four-cylinder diesel ever fitted in a BMW and its peak torque of 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) is available between 1,500 and 3,000 rpm. It accelerates the new BMW X1 xDrive25d with standard eight-speed Steptronic transmission from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.6 seconds, and posts an average fuel consumption of 5.2-5.0 litres per 100 kilometres (54.3-56.5 mpg imp) and CO2 emissions of 137-132 grams per kilometre (in the EU test cycle, depending on the tyre format specified).

2016 BMW X1 Compact SUV

The diesel engines in the BMW X1 xDrive20d and BMW X1 sDrive18d feature turbocharging with variable turbine geometry and an injection system generating a maximum pressure of 2,000 bar. In both cases, maximum output is up 5 kW on their predecessor engines and now stands at 140 kW/190 hp and 110 kW/150 hp respectively. Drivers of these two models can look forward to peak torque of 400 and 330 Nm (295 / 243 lb-ft). 

The new BMW X1 xDrive20d, which is fitted as standard with the eight-speed Steptronic transmission, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.6 seconds, while the new BMW X1 sDrive18d completes the same sprint in 9.2 (automatic: 9.2) seconds. This increased sportiness goes hand-in-hand with lower fuel consumption and emissions. The new BMW X1 xDrive20d, for example, posts figures of 5.1-4.9 litres per 100 kilometres (55.4-57.7 mpg imp) and 133 -128 grams per kilometre, while the new BMW X1 sDrive18d records 4.3-4.1 (automatic: 4.5-4.3) litres per 100 kilometres) / 65.7-68.9 (62.8-65.7) mpg imp and 114 -109 (automatic: 119-114) grams per kilometre (in the EU test cycle, depending on the tyre format specified).

2016 BMW X1 Compact SUV

Also newly developed: six-speed manual gearbox and eight-speed Steptronic transmission

The new BMW X1 sDrive18d is fitted as standard with a new six-speed manual gearbox, in which an engagement speed control function ensures optimised smoothness. A gear selection sensor matches the engine rpm to the transmission input shaft rpm, resulting in the slickest possible gear changes.

Available as an optional alternative to the manual gearbox in the BMW X1 sDrive18d is the likewise newly developed eight-speed Steptronic transmission, which is fitted as standard on all other models. The new version of the automatic stands out with its improved internal efficiency, increased smoothness and more dynamic gear changes. The BMW X1 sDrive18i and BMW X1 sDrive16d models scheduled for launch from November 2015 with feature a six-speed manual gearbox as standard and the option of a six-speed Steptronic transmission.