BMW X1 sDrive 20d SE review - data

BMW X1 sDrive 20d SE

Test date 25 November 2009  Price as tested £25,830

For  Cruising ability, fuel economy and low emissions, composed ride and handling

Against Engine noise, some hard cabin materials, looks expensive against rivals

How much ?

  • Price as tested £25,830
  • Price as tested £25,610

How fast

  • 0-30mph 2.8 sec
  • 0-60mph 8.2 sec
  • 0-100mph 23.6 sec
  • 0-150mph no data
  • 0-200mph  no data
  • 30-70mph  7.9 sec
  • 0-400m  16.4 / 85.3 sec/mph
  • 0-1000m  30 / 106.7 sec/mph
  • 30-50mph in 3rd/4th  3.8 / 6.4
  • 40-60mph in 4th/5th  5.8 / 8 sec
  • 50-70mph in 5th  7.7 sec
  • 60-0mph  no data
  • Top speed  127 mph
  • Noise at 70mph  68 dbA

How thirsty?

  • Test average  40.3 mpg
  • Test best/worst  52.3 / 22.4

Government figures

  • Combined/urban  53.3 / 44.1 mpg
  • CO2 emissions  139 g/km

How big?

  • Length  4454 mm
  • Width  1798 mm
  • Height  1545 mm
  • Wheelbase  2760 mm
  • Weight  1650 kg
  • Fuel tank  61.0 litres

Engine

  • Layout 4 cyls In Line , 1995 cc
  • Max power 174 bhp at 4000 rpm
  • Max torque 258 ft at 1750 rpm
  • Specific output 89 bhp per litre
  • Power to weight 127 bhp per tonne
  • Installation F Longitudinal
  • Bore/stoke 84.0x90.0 mm
  • Compression ratio 16.5:1
  • Valve gear 4 per cyl
  • Ignition and fuel no data, Diesel

Gearbox

  • Type 6-speed Manual
  • 1st 5.14 / 5.7
  • 2nd 2.83 / 10.3
  • 3rd 1.804 / 16.1
  • 4th 1.257 / 23.2
  • 5th 1.1 / 29.1
  • 6th 0.831 / 35.1
  • Final drive 2.64

Suspension

  • Front Double-joint spring-strut thrust bar axle
  • Rear Central-arm axle with longitudinal arm and double wishbone

Steering

  • Type Power assisted rack and pinion
  • Lock to lock no data

Brakes

  • Front 312mm ventilated discs
  • Rear 300mm ventilated discs

Wheel & tyres

  • Size front 7.5J x 17 in
  • Size rear 7.5J x 17 in
  • Made of Alloy. Star spoke Style 317
  • Tyres front 255/50 R17
  • Tyres rear 255/50 R17

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