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Used 2021 BMW X1 SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The BMW X1 is a five-seat SUV available in two trims: the front-wheel-drive sDrive28i or the all-wheel-drive xDrive28i. Both are powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (228 hp, 258 lb-ft) mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

sDrive28i
This base trim comes well-equipped with the following:

  • 18-inch wheels
  • Roof rails
  • Rain-sensing wipers
  • Power liftgate
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Simulated leather seats
  • Power-adjustable front seats
  • Automatic climate control
  • 8.8-inch touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay smartphone integration
  • Seven-speaker sound system

Standard safety equipment includes:

  • Front collision warning with collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)

xDrive28i
Opting for this model nets you all equipment in the sDrive28i plus:

  • All-wheel drive
  • Hill descent control

A variety of optional packages are also available. They include:

M Sport package
Enhances the X1's sportiness with:

  • Unique wheel design
  • Sportier exterior trim
  • Sport-tuned transmission
  • Sportier steering wheel with paddle shifters
  • Sport front seats
  • Unique interior trim
  • M Sport suspension (optional)

Convenience package
Includes a few niceties, including

  • Power-folding mirrors
  • Auto-dimming interior and exterior mirrors
  • Adjustable lumbar support for the front seats
  • Ambient interior lighting
  • Panoramic sunroof

Premium package
Comes with desirable upgrades such as:

  • Contents of the Convenience package
  • LED headlights with cornering lights
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Head-up display
  • Upgraded navigation

Luxury package
Upgrade the X1's interior with the following:

  • Authentic leather
  • Wood-grain or aluminum trim

Also be on the lookout for a few stand-alone options. They include:

  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the X1 and the car in front)
  • Premium Harman Kardon sound system
  • Wireless charging pad

Which X1 trim does Edmunds recommend?

Your first choice on getting an X1 is whether to get the base sDrive28i, which is front-wheel-drive, or the xDrive28i, which is all-wheel-drive. There's a strong case to be made for sticking with the sDrive28i and freeing up more of your budget for the X1's optional extras. The Premium package, for example, has features you're going to want, such as heated seats and keyless entry.

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X1 sDrive28i
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Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
Parking assistance
standard
standard
Upholstery
leatherette
leatherette
Heated seats
optional
optional
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
Sunroof
optional
optional
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Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
228 hp @ 5,000 rpm
228 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Engine torque
258 lb-ft @ 1,450 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1,450 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
225/50R18
225/50R18
Wheel size
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
standard
standard
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
24 / 33 / 27 MPG
23 / 31 / 26 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
16.1 gal.
16.1 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
386 / 531 miles
370 / 499 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
37.4 ft.
37.4 ft.
Curb weight
3,567 lb.
3,726 lb.
Ground Clearance
7.2 in.
7.2 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
81.1 in.
81.1 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
71.7 in.
71.7 in.
Height
62.9 in.
62.9 in.
Length
175.5 in.
175.5 in.
Wheelbase
105.1 in.
105.1 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
27.1 cu. ft.
27.1 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
41.9 in.
41.9 in.
Front Leg Room
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room
55.6 in.
55.6 in.
Rear Head Room
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
Rear Leg Room
37.0 in.
37.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.2 in.
55.2 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$50,379
$51,948
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.67
$0.69
Depreciation
$11,098
$11,433
Financing
$3,953
$4,044
Taxes & Fees
$1,480
$1,510
Fuel
$12,340
$12,806
Insurance
$4,029
$4,029
Maintenance
$9,697
$9,891
Repairs
$7,782
$8,235
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Colors

Colors

Interior
Black SensaTec, leatherette
Oyster/Black SensaTec, leatherette
Mocha Dakota, leather
Black Dakota w/Blue Highlight, leather
Oyster Dakota, leather
Black Dakota, leather
Black SensaTec, leatherette
Oyster/Black SensaTec, leatherette
Mocha Dakota, leather
Black Dakota w/Blue Highlight, leather
Oyster Dakota, leather
Black Dakota, leather
Exterior
Alpine White
Black Sapphire Metallic
Mineral Grey Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Storm Bay Metallic
Jet Black
Phytonic Blue Metallic
Misano Blue Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Cashmere Silver Metallic
Alpine White
Black Sapphire Metallic
Mineral Grey Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Storm Bay Metallic
Jet Black
Phytonic Blue Metallic
Misano Blue Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Cashmere Silver Metallic