BMW X1 Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

Quick notes on BMW X1 transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
    • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
    • Transmission type: 6 MT, 8 Steptronic, 7 Steptronic, 6 Steptronic
    • Average acceleration: 7.8 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 4414 rpm
    • Average torque: 318 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1575 kg / 3473 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2295 kg / 5060 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

Gearbox types in 2019 BMW X1 through generations

  • 16d —6 MT (270 Nm)
  • 25d —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 25i —8 Steptronic (350 Nm)
  • 18d —8 Steptronic (350 Nm)
  • 20d —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 18i —7 Steptronic (220 Nm)
  • 20i —8 Steptronic (280 Nm)
  • 25e —6 Steptronic (220 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 16d 6 MT—10.9 s to 60 mph (11.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 25d 8 Steptronic—6.3 s to 60 mph (6.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 25i 8 Steptronic—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 18d 8 Steptronic—8.9 s to 60 mph (9.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 20d 8 Steptronic—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 18i 7 Steptronic—9.2 s to 60 mph (9.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 20i 8 Steptronic—7 s to 60 mph (7.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 25e 6 Steptronic—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 16d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 25d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 25i 8 Steptronic—5000-6000 rpm.
  • 18d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 20d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 18i 7 Steptronic—4500-6500 rpm.
  • 20i 8 Steptronic—5000-6000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    16d Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    25d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    25i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5000-6000 rpm. 91%
    18d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    20d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    18i Automatic 7 Steptronic Front wheel drive 4500-6500 rpm. 96%
    20i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5000-6000 rpm. 91%
    25e Automatic 6 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) - -
    Vehicle 16d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 25d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 25i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 18d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 20d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 18i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 Steptronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 20i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 25e
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -

    Quick notes on BMW X1 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4429 rpm
      • Average torque: 331 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1532 kg / 3378 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2207 kg / 4866 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2015 BMW X1 through generations

  • 25i —8 Steptronic (350 Nm)
  • 25d —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 20d —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 18d —8 Steptronic (350 Nm)
  • 20i —8 Steptronic (280 Nm)
  • 16d —6 MT (270 Nm)
  • 18i —6 MT (220 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 25i 8 Steptronic—6.3 s to 60 mph (6.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 25d 8 Steptronic—6.3 s to 60 mph (6.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 20d 8 Steptronic—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 18d 8 Steptronic—8.9 s to 60 mph (9.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 20i 8 Steptronic—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 16d 6 MT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 18i 6 MT—9.2 s to 60 mph (9.7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 25i 8 Steptronic—5000-6000 rpm.
  • 25d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 20d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 18d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 20i 8 Steptronic—5000-6000 rpm.
  • 16d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 18i 6 MT—4600-6500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    25i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5000-6000 rpm. 91%
    25d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    20d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    18d Automatic 8 Steptronic Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    20i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5000-6000 rpm. 91%
    16d Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    18i Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4600-6500 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 25i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 25d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 20d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 18d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 20i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 16d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 18i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4600-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW X1 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 Steptronic, 8 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 8.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4600 rpm
      • Average torque: 240 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1532 kg / 3378 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2207 kg / 4866 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2016 BMW X1 through generations

  • 18Li —6 Steptronic (220 Nm)
  • 20Li —8 Steptronic (280 Nm)
  • 25Le —6 Steptronic (220 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 18Li 6 Steptronic—10 s to 60 mph (10.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 20Li 8 Steptronic—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 25Le 6 Steptronic—7 s to 60 mph (7.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 18Li 6 Steptronic—4400-6000 rpm.
  • 20Li 8 Steptronic—5000-6000 rpm.
  • 25Le 6 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    18Li Automatic 6 Steptronic Front wheel drive 4400-6000 rpm. 96%
    20Li Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5000-6000 rpm. 91%
    25Le Automatic 6 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 18Li
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 20Li
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 25Le
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW X1 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 8.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4629 rpm
      • Average torque: 319 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1619 kg / 3570 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2339 kg / 5157 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2012 BMW X1 through generations

  • 20i —8 Steptronic (270 Nm)
  • 18i —8 Steptronic (200 Nm)
  • 28i —8 Steptronic (350 Nm)
  • 16d —8 Steptronic (260 Nm)
  • 18d —8 Steptronic (320 Nm)
  • 20d —8 Steptronic (380 Nm)
  • 25d —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 20i 8 Steptronic—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 18i 8 Steptronic—9.9 s to 60 mph (10.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 28i 8 Steptronic—6.1 s to 60 mph (6.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 16d 8 Steptronic—10.7 s to 60 mph (11.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 18d 8 Steptronic—9.5 s to 60 mph (10 s to 100 kmh )
  • 20d 8 Steptronic—7.3 s to 60 mph (7.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 25d 8 Steptronic—6.4 s to 60 mph (6.7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 20i 8 Steptronic—5000-6250 rpm.
  • 18i 8 Steptronic—6400 rpm.
  • 28i 8 Steptronic—5000-6500 rpm.
  • 16d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 18d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 20d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 25d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    20i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5000-6250 rpm. 91%
    18i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 6400 rpm. 69%
    28i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5000-6500 rpm. 91%
    16d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    18d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    20d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    25d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 20i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000-6250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 18i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 28i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 16d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 18d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 20d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 25d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW X1 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 7.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4986 rpm
      • Average torque: 310 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1634 kg / 3603 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2354 kg / 5191 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2009 BMW X1 through generations

  • 28i —6 MT (350 Nm)
  • 20i —6 MT (270 Nm)
  • 18i —6 MT (200 Nm)
  • 25i —6 AT (280 Nm)
  • 18d —6 MT (320 Nm)
  • 20d —6 AT (350 Nm)
  • 23d —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 28i 6 MT—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 20i 6 MT—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 18i 6 MT—9.2 s to 60 mph (9.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 25i 6 AT—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 18d 6 MT—9.6 s to 60 mph (10.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 20d 6 AT—8 s to 60 mph (8.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 23d 6 MT—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 28i 6 MT—5000-6500 rpm.
  • 20i 6 MT—5000-6250 rpm.
  • 18i 6 MT—6400 rpm.
  • 25i 6 AT—6100 rpm.
  • 18d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 20d 6 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 23d 6 MT—4400 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    28i Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5000-6500 rpm. 91%
    20i Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5000-6250 rpm. 91%
    18i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6400 rpm. 69%
    25i Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6100 rpm. 79%
    18d Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    20d Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    23d Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 28i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 20i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000-6250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 18i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 25i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 18d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 20d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 23d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%