Verdict
At RM252,800, the BMW X1 U11 costs RM15,000 more than the RM237,800 BMW X1 E84 LCI, and the extra money buys 201 hp, 300 Nm, a 476-litre boot and a far fuller safety and parking suite. Its 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time is only 0.1 second ahead, so straight-line pace alone is not the case. The E84 LCI remains the rational lower-cost choice with 6.7 L/100 km rated consumption, a 63-litre tank and rear-wheel drive. But the U11 is the better-equipped family SUV for Malaysian daily use.
Pick the BMW X1 E84 LCI if lower purchase cost, 6.7 L/100 km rated economy, a 63-litre fuel tank and rear-wheel drive matter more than newer safety equipment.
Pick the BMW X1 U11 if you want 201 hp and 300 Nm, a 476-litre boot, adaptive LED headlamps and active safety for RM15,000 more.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X1 E84 LCI RM237,800; BMW X1 U11 RM252,800.
- Output: BMW X1 E84 LCI 184 hp and 270 Nm; BMW X1 U11 201 hp and 300 Nm.
- Fuel use and tank: BMW X1 E84 LCI 6.7 L/100 km and 63 litres; BMW X1 U11 7.2 L/100 km and 45 litres.
- Driveline and gearbox: BMW X1 E84 LCI rear-wheel drive with an eight-speed automatic; BMW X1 U11 front-wheel drive with a seven-speed wet dual-clutch.
- Dimensions and boot: BMW X1 E84 LCI 4,464 mm long with a 420-litre boot; BMW X1 U11 4,500 mm long with a 476-litre boot.
- Tyres and wheels: BMW X1 E84 LCI 225/50R17 on 17-inch alloys; BMW X1 U11 245/45R19 on 19-inch alloys.
E84 LCI
- RM15,000 lower purchase price
- Better rated economy: 6.7 L/100 km
- 63-litre tank and rear-wheel drive
- Less power and torque: 184 hp/270 Nm versus 201 hp/300 Nm
- Smaller 420-litre boot versus 476 litres
- No blind-spot system, autonomous braking, reverse camera or Parking Assistant
U11
- 201 hp and 300 Nm
- 476-litre boot with a space-saver spare tyre
- Blind-spot system, autonomous braking, reverse camera and Parking Assistant
- RM15,000 more expensive
- Higher rated consumption: 7.2 L/100 km versus 6.7 L/100 km
- 45-litre tank versus 63 litres, plus a two-year manufacturer warranty versus five years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM237,800✓ | RM252,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM439 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-scroll turbo with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 184 hp at 5,000 rpm | 201 hp at 5,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 270 Nm at 1,250 rpm | 300 Nm at 1,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 84 mm × 90.1 mm | 82 mm × 94.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 11.1 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Automatic | Steptronic Dual-clutch |
| Gears | 8 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Getrag |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.7 seconds | 7.6 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 6.7 L/100 km✓ | 7.2 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 205 km/h | 236 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 157 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,464 mm | 4,500 mm |
| Width | 1,798 mm | 1,845 mm |
| Height | 1,545 mm | 1,642 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,760 mm | 2,692 mm |
| Weight | 1,585 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 63 litres | 45 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 420 litres | 476 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/50R17 | 245/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/50R17 | 245/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Continental EcoContact 6 Q |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" V Spoke Style 318 Alloy | 19" V-spoke style 867 Bicolour Light Alloy Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 17" V Spoke Style 318 Alloy | 19" V-spoke style 867 Bicolour Light Alloy Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Front, front-side, rear) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available on front passenger seat and two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon Projector | Adaptive LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED light bar with normal bulb brake light | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | Manual recline, 40:20:40 Split-Folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Centre Armrest, 1 Rear | 2x USB-C front, 2x USB-C rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Navigation System with BMW Professional Audio with DVD Drive, 8.8" monitor operated by iDrive, Bluetooth, USB + 5 Speaker System | 10.7" BMW Operating System 8 with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Auto Parking | — | Parking Assistant |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | No |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 3 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km free scheduled maintenance | — |
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.
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E84 LCI vs U11 FAQ
Is the BMW X1 E84 LCI or BMW X1 U11 better?
The BMW X1 U11 is better for equipment, safety and luggage space, with autonomous braking, a reverse camera and a 476-litre boot. Choose the E84 LCI if its lower cost, 6.7 L/100 km rating, 63-litre tank and rear-wheel drive are the priority.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X1 U11 costs RM15,000 more than the BMW X1 E84 LCI. That gap brings 17 hp, 30 Nm, 56 litres more boot space, active safety systems, a reverse camera and Parking Assistant.
Which BMW X1 has the better safety equipment?
The BMW X1 U11 has the stronger active-safety list: blind-spot information, autonomous braking, collision warning, lane-keeping warning and seatbelt reminders for all seats. Both have six airbags, ABS/EBD, stability control and five-star EuroNCAP ratings.
