BMW X1 2015 18i (F48)

BMW X1 2015 1.5 petrol description

Crossover / SUV BMW X1 2015 18i has been produced from January, 2018 to December, 2019. It has three-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.5 litres, which produces power of 140 horsepower on 4600 rpm and torque 220 Nm (Newton metres) on 1480 revolutions per minute.

This 3-cylinder 12-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and Continental turbine. The engine meets the Euro 6 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 220 000 to 370 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
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BMW X1 2015 18i has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
BMW X1 2015 18i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 205 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this BMW X1 2015 18i in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 5.8 litres per 100km (17.2 km/l), city fuel economy - 6.9 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 51 litres or 13.47 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 860 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1000 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 6.7 litres per 100 km, which is 16% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW X1 fuel consumption.

BMW X1 safety

During safety testing BMW X1 has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW X1 is evaluated with very good rate 90 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 87 from 100, for pedestrian protection BMW X1 got 74 points from 100.
BMW X1 safety equipment has been rated as good - 77 percents from 100.

With the same engine there is also BMW X1 version with automatic gearbox (BMW X1 2018 1.5 18i AT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 5.8 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 1.2 litres per 100 km or 18 % - 7.9 litres per 100 km.
BMW X1 2015

BMW X1 2015 18i technical data

Model: BMW X1 18i
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2018. January ... 2019. December 
Engine: 1499 cm3 Petrol, 3 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 140 HP ON 4600 RPM Torque: 220 NM ON 1480 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 205 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.7 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.8 (combined) 6.9 (urban) 5.1 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 6.7 l/100km (35.1 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 51 litres (13.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.44m (length) 1.82m (width) 1.60m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters
Ground clearance: 183 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 505 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1550 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2000 kg

BMW X1 2015 18i engine B38

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1499 cm3
Number of cylinders 3
Bore (cylinder diameter) 82 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 94.6 mm
Compression ratio 11 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
BMW X1 2015 18i oil type no data
Oil capacity no data
Coolant capacity 7.8 litres (8.2 quarts)
Power 102 - 140 HP ON 4600 RPM
Torque 180 - 220 NM ON 1480 RPM
Start of production (year) 2013
Duration of production 11 years
Engine also used on BMW 3 sērija BMW 1 sērija BMW 2 sērija BMW 4 sērija and 2 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All BMW X1 crossover [2015 - 2019] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
BMW X1 2015 1.5 18i Jan 2015 — Dec 2018 1.5 Petrol 136 HP - Manual (6) Front wheel
BMW X1 2015 1.5 18i Jan 2015 — Dec 2018 1.5 Petrol 136 HP - Automatic (6) Front wheel
BMW X1 2018 1.5 18i Jan 2018 — Dec 2019

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.5 Petrol 140 HP 5.8 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
BMW X1 2018 1.5 18i Jan 2018 — Dec 2019

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.5 Petrol 140 HP 5.8 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
BMW X1 2015 1.5 16d Jan 2015 — Dec 2018

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.5 Diesel 116 HP - Manual (6) Front wheel
BMW X1 2015 2.0 20i sDrive Jan 2015 — Jan 2019 2.0 Petrol 192 HP 5.9 l/100km Automatic (8) Front wheel
BMW X1 2015 2.0 20i xDrive 4x4 Jan 2015 — Jan 2019 2.0 Petrol 192 HP 6.3 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW X1 2015 2.0 25i xDrive 4x4 Jan 2015 — Jan 2019

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds

2.0 Petrol 231 HP 6.4 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW X1 2015 2.0 18d sDrive Jan 2015 — Jan 2019

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 150 HP 4.1 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
BMW X1 2018 2.0 18d Jan 2018 — Dec 2019 2.0 Diesel 150 HP 4.6 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
BMW X1 2015 2.0 18d sDrive Jan 2015 — Jan 2019 2.0 Diesel 150 HP 4.3 l/100km Automatic (8) Front wheel
BMW X1 2018 2.0 18d Jan 2018 — Dec 2019 2.0 Diesel 150 HP 4.6 l/100km Automatic (8) Front wheel
BMW X1 2015 2.0 18d 4x4 Jan 2015 — Dec 2018 2.0 Diesel 150 HP - Manual (6) All wheel
BMW X1 2018 2.0 18d 4x4 Jan 2018 — Dec 2019 2.0 Diesel 150 HP 5.0 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
BMW X1 2015 2.0 18d 4x4 Jan 2015 — Dec 2018 2.0 Diesel 150 HP - Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW X1 2018 2.0 18d 4x4 Jan 2018 — Dec 2019 2.0 Diesel 150 HP 4.8 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW X1 2016 2.0 20d Jan 2016 — Dec 2018 2.0 Diesel 190 HP - Manual (6) Front wheel
BMW X1 2016 2.0 20d Jan 2016 — Dec 2018 2.0 Diesel 190 HP - Automatic (8) Front wheel
BMW X1 2015 2.0 20d xDrive 4x4 Jan 2015 — Jan 2019 2.0 Diesel 190 HP 4.9 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW X1 2015 2.0 25d xDrive 4x4 Jan 2015 — Jan 2019

Most powerfull diesel version (231 HP)

2.0 Diesel 231 HP 5.0 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW X1 2015 reviews
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