| Year Make Model | 2013 BMW X1 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A) |
| Vehicle Type | AWD 4dr 5-passenger 4dr SUV |
| Base MSRP | $38,450 |
| Options on test vehicle | Glacier Silver Metallic ($550); Ultimate Package ($5,000 -- includes Driver Assistance Package: rearview camera, Park Distance Control (front and rear), Premium Package: universal remote transmitter, Comfort Access, auto-dimming exterior and rearview mirrors, four-way power-adjustable front seat lumbar support, compass in rearview mirror, Nevada leather upholstery, Technology Package: hard drive-based navigation system, real-time traffic information, voice-activation capability, Online Information Services, BMW Assist with enhanced Bluetooth and USB), X Line ($1,900 -- includes 18-by-8-inch Y-Spoke (style 322) alloy wheels with 225/45R18 tires, choice of dark copper high-gloss or Fineline Bay matte wood interior trim, choice of black or beige leatherette upholstery); Cold Weather Package ($550-heated steering wheel; three-stage heated front seats); Satellite Radio With 1-Year Subscription ($350 -- includes Sirius Satellite Radio with one-year subscription); BMW Apps ($250 -- includes plug-in (iPod integration) and video playback functions). |
| As-tested MSRP | $47,945 |
| Assembly location | Leipzig, Germany |
| North American parts content (%) | 5 |
| Configuration | Longitudinal, front engine, all-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Turbocharged direct-injection inline-6, gasoline |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 2,979/182 |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, four valves per cylinder, variable intake + exhaust-valve timing |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.2 |
| Redline, indicated (rpm) | 7,000 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 300 @ 5,800 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 300 @ 1,300 |
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission type | Six-speed automatic with console shifter and Sport/Competition modes |
| Transmission ratios (x:1) | I = 4.171; II = 2.34 III = 1.521; IV = 1.143; V = 0.867; VI = 0.691; R = 3.403 |
| Final-drive ratio (x:1) | 3.636 |
| Suspension, front | Independent double wishbones, coil springs, twin-tube dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent multilink, coil springs, twin-tube dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Speed-proportional hydraulic-assist power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 18.5 |
| Tire make and model | Pirelli Cinturato |
| Tire type | Asymmetrical all-season, run-flat |
| Tire size | 225/45R18 (91V) M+S |
| Wheel size | 18-by-8 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Alloy |
| Brakes, front | Ventilated disc with single-piston sliding caliper |
| Brakes, rear | Ventilated disc with single-piston sliding caliper |
| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) | 2.0 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 3.6 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 5.4 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 8.1 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 13.8 @ 98.7 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 5.1 |
| 0-30 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 2.5 |
| 0-45 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 4.2 |
| 0-60 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 6.0 |
| 0-75 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 8.7 |
| 1/4-mile, trac ON (sec. @ mph) | 14.2 @ 99.3 |
| 0-60, trac ON with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 5.6 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 31 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 125 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 65.9 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) ESC ON | 64.7 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.82 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) ESC ON | 0.79 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 48.3 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 73.4 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 64.0 |
| Engine speed @ 70 mph (rpm) | 2,200 |
| Acceleration comments | Whoa, I wasn't expecting it to be this quick! Power everywhere all the way up to redline. Upshifts in DS (Drive Sport) are noticeably quicker than Drive, which provides smooth but slow shifts. The X1 auto-upshifts in Manual mode and that was the quickest run -- it also does rev-matched downshifts. Bonus points for shift-lever shift-logic with downshifts push-forward and upshifts pull-rearward, but it seems to want shift paddles, too. |
| Braking comments | Firm pedal, little dive and near zero fade, but merely acceptable distances. Predictable and early jump-in, linear progression. |
| Handling comments | Slalom: So this is what a BMW used to feel like -- with hydraulic-assist steering. Input elicits an intuitive response. Build-up and effort levels are spot on. Good balance, but I could sense the rear wanted to walk around a bit. Also, it took several runs before I felt like I knew what to expect from (latent/dynamic) ESC and or xDrive shuffling power around. I'm still not quite certain which systems were at work, but it posted an impressive speed. Skid Pad: Good grip, but boy do these front tires feel and sound tortured. Again, hard to feel entirely connected or in charge with the turbo surging, the all-wheel drive doing its thing and ESC lurking in the background. |
| Test date | 11/13/2012 |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 72.4 |
| Relative humidity (%) | 29.9 |
| Barometric pressure (in. Hg) | 11.4 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 0.7, headwind |
| Odometer (mi.) | 2,212 |
| Fuel used for test | 91-octane gasoline |
| As-tested tire pressures, f/r (psi) | 35/41 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 18 city/27 highway/21 combined |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 17.4 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 16.6 |
| Driving range (mi.) | 448.2 |
| iPod/digital media compatibility | Standard iPod via USB jack |
| Satellite radio | Optional |
| Bluetooth phone connectivity | Standard |
| Navigation system | Optional |
| Smart entry/Start | Optional |
| Parking aids | Optional |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,891 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 3,911 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 52.6/47.4 |
| Length (in.) | 176.5 |
| Width (in.) | 70.8 |
| Height (in.) | 60.8 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 108.7 |
| Track, front (in.) | 59.1 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 60.2 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 38.7 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 41.4 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 34.9 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 41.3 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 39.7 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 55.0 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 54.6 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Max cargo volume behind 1st row (cu-ft) | 56 |
| GVWR (lbs.) | 4,861 |
| Payload, mfr. max claim (lbs.) | 904 |
| Ground clearance (in.) | 7.0 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 12 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 4 years/Unlimited miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | 4 years/50,000 miles |
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