Verdict
The RM28,273 step from the RM252,800 BMW X1 to the RM281,073 Xpeng X9 changes the brief completely. The X1 is the smaller five-seat SUV, yet its 201 hp, 300 Nm turbo petrol four-cylinder reaches 100 km/h in 7.6 seconds. The X9 is a 5,316-mm seven-seat MPV with a 721-litre boot, 94.8-kWh battery and 535-km EV range. For Malaysian family duty, its captain seats, air suspension and 537-kW DC charging make the extra outlay meaningful; for easier urban packaging, the BMW remains the sharper fit.
Pick the BMW X1 if you want the lower-priced, 4,500-mm five-seat SUV with quicker 7.6-second acceleration and a 236-km/h top speed.
Pick the Xpeng X9 if you need seven seats, a 721-litre boot and a 535-km electric range, plus air suspension and powered sliding doors.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X1 RM252,800; Xpeng X9 RM281,073.
- Power and torque: BMW X1 201 hp and 300 Nm; Xpeng X9 315 hp and 450 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW X1 7.6 seconds; Xpeng X9 8.2 seconds.
- Size: BMW X1 is 4,500 mm long with a 2,692-mm wheelbase; Xpeng X9 is 5,316 mm long with a 3,160-mm wheelbase.
- Seating and boot space: BMW X1 has five seats and 476 litres; Xpeng X9 has seven seats and 721 litres.
- Warranty: BMW X1 has a two-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty; Xpeng X9 has five years or 120,000 km, plus an eight-year/160,000-km battery warranty.
X1
- RM28,273 lower purchase price
- Quicker 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- More compact 4,500-mm length
- Only five seats and 476 litres of boot space versus seven seats and 721 litres
- 201 hp and 300 Nm trail the X9's 315 hp and 450 Nm
- Rear air-con is limited to vents rather than triple-zone climate control
X9
- Seven seats with second-row captain seats
- 535-km range from a 94.8-kWh battery
- Air suspension, rear-axle steering and powered sliding doors
- Costs RM28,273 more
- Slower 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time and lower 200-km/h top speed
- Five-year vehicle warranty is capped at 120,000 km, while the BMW's manufacturer warranty has unlimited mileage
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM252,800✓ | RM281,073 |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM365✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 201 hp at 5,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 300 Nm at 1,500 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11.1 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 315 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 450 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 94.8 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 535 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 537 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Steptronic Dual-clutch | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Getrag | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.6 seconds✓ | 8.2 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.2 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 236 km/h✓ | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,500 mm | 5,316 mm |
| Width | 1,845 mm | 1,988 mm |
| Height | 1,642 mm | 1,785 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 3,160 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,750 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 45 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 476 litres | 721 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R19 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/45R19 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | Michelin e-Primacy |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" V-spoke style 867 Bicolour Light Alloy Wheels | 20" Alloys with Floating Logo |
| Rear Wheels | 19" V-spoke style 867 Bicolour Light Alloy Wheels | 20" Alloys with Floating Logo |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Air Suspension, Rear-axle Steering |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Front, front-side, rear) | 9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags, Integrated Second Row Seat Airbags, Front Centre Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on front passenger seat and two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Second & Third Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Driver and Front Passenger Powered Seats, Front Seat Ventilation and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 14-way Second Row Individual Captain Seats with Ventilation, 60:40 Split-folding Third Row with One-touch Electric Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Triple-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Double Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 2x USB-C front, 2x USB-C rear | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 4 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB Second Row, 2 USB Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 10.7" BMW Operating System 8 with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto | 17.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 27-speaker XOpera Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Entry | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Surround View |
| Auto Parking | Parking Assistant | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | No | Front Doors & Rear Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used X1 & X9 for sale
X1 vs X9 FAQ
Is the BMW X1 or Xpeng X9 better?
The Xpeng X9 is better for seven occupants, luggage and EV running, with 721 litres of boot space and 535 km of range. The BMW X1 suits buyers wanting a smaller five-seat SUV that is quicker to 100 km/h.
What is the price difference?
The Xpeng X9 costs RM28,273 more than the BMW X1: RM281,073 versus RM252,800. The gap buys two extra seats, 245 litres more boot space, a 94.8-kWh battery and air suspension.
How fast can the Xpeng X9 charge?
The Xpeng X9 has 11-kW AC charging and a stated 537-kW DC charging rate. It also supplies up to 3.3 kW through V2L. The petrol BMW X1 instead has a 45-litre fuel tank and a rated 7.2 L/100 km economy figure.
