BMW X1 0–60 Times
The BMW X1 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 15 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested BMW X1 is the 2024 BMW X1 M35i (M Sport + Shadowline), which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.70 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.30 seconds at 106.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested BMW X1 is the 2016 BMW X1 xDrive28i, which took 6.80 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.20 seconds at 90.5 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the BMW X1 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.86 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.45 seconds at 96.37 mph.
Fastest 0–60
4.70sec
2024 M35i (M Sport + Shadowline) · stock
Average 0–60
5.86sec
Across 15 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.45sec
@ 96.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
6.80sec
2016 xDrive28i
Across 15 verified runs, the BMW X1 ranges from 4.70 to 6.80 seconds 0–60, with a 5.86-second average.
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BMW X1 Performance Overview
BMW’s smallest crossover has built its performance record across 15 verified tests spanning 2013 to 2024, moving from brisk turbo-four and turbo-six launches to the quicker U11-era M Performance setup. The first-generation E84 (2013–2015) used turbocharged gasoline power throughout, ranging from 240 to 300 hp via N20 and N55 engines. Early benchmarks started with the 2013 xDrive28i at 6.0 seconds to 60 mph, before the 2014 xDrive35i cut that to 5.2 seconds, establishing the first clear performance peak for the model line.
The second-generation F48 (2016–2022) shifted to a narrower 228-hp turbo-four formula with B46 variants and, in this dataset, posted a slightly slower overall pace. Its slowest recorded run came from the 2016 xDrive28i at 6.8 seconds, while the quickest F48 result was the 2020 xDrive28i (xLine) at 5.7 seconds. Through these years, the X1 remained exclusively gasoline-powered in testing.
With the U11 generation (2023–present), output rose to 241–312 hp and performance tightened noticeably. The 2024 xDrive28i trims run in the low-5-second range, while the 2024 M35i (M Sport + Shadowline) delivers the model’s best figures at 4.7 seconds to 60 mph and a 13.3-second quarter-mile at 106 mph, defining where the X1 stands today.
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BMW X1 0–60 Times by Generation: E84 to U11
3 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U11 | 2023–present | 5.24s | 4.70s — 2024 M35i (M Sport + Shadowline) | 5 | The U11 generation (2023–present) averaged 5.24 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2024 M35i (M Sport + Shadowline) at 4.70 seconds. Output ranged from 241 to 312 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations. |
| F48 | 2016–2022 | 6.30s | 5.70s — 2020 xDrive28i (xLine) | 5 | The F48 generation (2016–2022) averaged 6.30 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2020 xDrive28i (xLine) at 5.70 seconds. Output was 228 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations. |
| E84 | 2013–2015 | 6.04s | 5.20s — 2014 xDrive35i | 5 | The E84 generation (2013–2015) averaged 6.04 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2014 xDrive35i at 5.20 seconds. Output ranged from 240 to 300 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 3.0L Turbo I-6 configurations. |
U11
2023–present
Avg 0–60
5.24s
Fastest
4.70s
Tests
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2024 M35i (M Sport + Shadowline)
The U11 generation (2023–present) averaged 5.24 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2024 M35i (M Sport + Shadowline) at 4.70 seconds. Output ranged from 241 to 312 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations.
F48
2016–2022
Avg 0–60
6.30s
Fastest
5.70s
Tests
5
2020 xDrive28i (xLine)
The F48 generation (2016–2022) averaged 6.30 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2020 xDrive28i (xLine) at 5.70 seconds. Output was 228 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations.
E84
2013–2015
Avg 0–60
6.04s
Fastest
5.20s
Tests
5
2014 xDrive35i
The E84 generation (2013–2015) averaged 6.04 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2014 xDrive35i at 5.20 seconds. Output ranged from 240 to 300 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 3.0L Turbo I-6 configurations.
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BMW X1 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
15 tests · 6 years
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2024 BMW X1
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
4.75
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
13.35
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#01
2024 BMW X1 M35i (M Sport + Shadowline)
4.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.30s
¼ mi @ 106.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 4.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 106.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- Horsepower
- 312 hp
- Torque
- 295 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,915 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.5 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 23 C / 31 H / 21 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 15
#02
2024 BMW X1 M35i (M Sport + Shadowline)
4.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.40s
¼ mi @ 104.1 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 4.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 104.1 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- Horsepower
- 312 hp
- Torque
- 295 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,915 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.5 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 23 C / 31 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 15
How we verify BMW X1 performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same BMW X1 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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BMW X1 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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BMW X1 performance FAQs
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The 2024 BMW X1 M35i reaches 60 mph in as little as 4.7 seconds. Across two verified stock tests, the M35i ran 4.7 and 4.8 seconds to 60 mph. Those runs came from the M Sport + Shadowline trim with 312 horsepower, 295 lb-ft, AWD, and a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine.
The fastest BMW X1 on record is the 2024 X1 M35i (M Sport + Shadowline), with a best 0-60 time of 4.7 seconds. It is also the quickest X1 in the quarter-mile, running 13.3 seconds at 106 mph. Across all 15 BMW X1 tests, the average 0-60 time is 5.86 seconds.
The fastest stock BMW X1 is also the fastest overall: the 2024 X1 M35i (M Sport + Shadowline) at 4.7 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are no modified X1 runs in the record, so the stock and overall leaders are the same. Its quickest quarter-mile pass is 13.3 seconds at 106 mph.
For 2024, the BMW X1 is represented by the M35i (M Sport + Shadowline), which ran 0-60 mph in 4.7 to 4.8 seconds. Quarter-mile results were 13.3 seconds at 106 mph and 13.4 seconds at 104.1 mph. That makes the 2024 model year the quickest X1 configuration currently on record.
The U11-generation BMW X1, introduced for 2023, averages 5.24 seconds from 0-60 mph across five tests. Its quickest run is 4.7 seconds, set by the 2024 M35i (M Sport + Shadowline). U11 models span 241 to 312 horsepower and are the quickest generation of X1 tested so far.
The fastest U11 BMW X1 is the 2024 M35i (M Sport + Shadowline), with a 0-60 time of 4.7 seconds. Within the U11 generation, that is the benchmark acceleration result. The generation average is 5.24 seconds across five tests, so the M35i sits comfortably ahead of the broader U11 range.
The F48 BMW X1, sold from 2016 through 2022, averages 6.3 seconds from 0-60 mph across five tests. The quickest F48 on record is the 2020 xDrive28i (xLine) at 5.7 seconds. That makes the second-generation X1 notably slower than the newer U11 generation, but quicker than some early base-model results.
The first-generation E84 BMW X1 averages 6.04 seconds from 0-60 mph across five tests. Its quickest recorded run is 5.2 seconds, set by the 2014 xDrive35i. E84 models ranged from 240 to 300 horsepower and used turbocharged gasoline powertrains, giving the earliest X1 a stronger top-end trim than later base-focused generations.
The M35i is clearly quicker. Across its two tests, the BMW X1 M35i averages 4.75 seconds to 60 mph and has a best of 4.7 seconds. By comparison, the xDrive28i averages 6.35 seconds and has a best of 6.0 seconds across six tests. That gives the M35i a 1.25-second advantage on average.
Among tested xDrive28i variants, the M Sport is slightly quicker. The xDrive28i (M Sport) averages 5.5 seconds to 60 mph, with a best of 5.4 seconds. The xDrive28i (xLine) averages 5.7 seconds and also has a best of 5.7 seconds. That puts the M Sport ahead by 0.2 second on average.
Across all 15 BMW X1 tests, the average quarter-mile time is 14.45 seconds at 96.4 mph. The quickest BMW X1 quarter-mile run is 13.3 seconds at 106 mph, set by the 2024 M35i (M Sport + Shadowline). Another M35i test recorded 13.4 seconds at 104.1 mph, confirming its lead over the rest of the range.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a BMW X1 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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