2015 BMW X1 xDrive35i
The 2015 BMW X1 xDrive35i is a SUV. It has a 3.0-litre turbocharged six-cylinder engine producing 300 hp (225 kW), with a 6-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 7.6 seconds and top speed is 127 mph (204 km/h).
ABOUT THE 2015 BMW X1 XDRIVE35I
The 2015 BMW X1 xDrive35i is the six-cylinder, all-wheel-drive version of the first-generation X1 (E84), BMW’s smallest SUV at the time. It uses the N55 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six, rated at 300 hp and 300 lb-ft (400 Nm), and pairs it with a six-speed automatic and xDrive all-wheel drive.
The final year of the E84
The E84 X1 arrived in the US for the 2013 model year, and 2015 was its last. For 2016 it was replaced by the F48 X1, which moved to a front-drive-based platform and dropped the six-cylinder engine. That makes the xDrive35i one of the few compact premium SUVs with a turbocharged straight-six, and the last X1 with a longitudinal, rear-biased layout.
What it is like
Based on the E90-era 3 Series, the X1 feels more like a raised estate car than a tall SUV, with car-like handling and strong straight-line performance from the six-cylinder. Rear seat space and boot capacity are modest compared with later rivals, and the interior shows its older design, but it is a compact, usable five-seater.
Buying one today
N55 weak points include oil leaks from the valve cover and oil filter housing gaskets, the electric water pump and thermostat, and ignition coils. The six-speed automatic benefits from fluid servicing despite BMW’s “lifetime” claim. Check the all-wheel-drive transfer case for noise or judder.
Rivals
Competitors included the Audi Q5 and the new Audi Q3, the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC, the Range Rover Evoque and the Volvo XC60 T6.
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed October 31, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | BMW | Model | X1 xDrive35i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2015 | Version / Trim | BMW 2015 X1 xDrive35i |
| Body Style | SUV | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Alpine White, Jet Black, Black Sapphire Metallic, Mineral White Metallic, Mineral Gray Metallic, Glacier Silver Metallic, Imperial Blue Metallic, Carbon Black Metallic, Estoril Blue Metallic, Melbourne Red Metallic, Sunset Orange Metallic |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | Germany |
| Drive | All-Wheel Drive (AWD) | Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Engine | 3.0L 6-cyl Turbo | Engine Size | 3,000 cc |
| Power | 300 hp / 225 kW | Torque | 400 Nm / 300 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 7.6 sec | Top Speed | 127 mph (204 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 18 mpg city / 26 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,624 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,495 kg (3,296 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2015 SUVS
Compared with other 2015 SUVs in our database, its 300 hp is 15% more than the average 2015 SUV (260 hp), and it is 19% lighter than the typical SUV.
| 2015 BMW X1 xDrive35i | Average 2015 SUVs | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp | 260 hp (107 cars) | +15% |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 315 Nm (107 cars) | +27% |
| 0–60 mph | 7.6 s | 7.6 s (120 cars) | — |
| Top speed | 127 mph | 118 mph (120 cars) | +7% |
| Kerb weight | 1,495 kg | 1,850 kg (126 cars) | -19% |
| Engine size | 3,000 cc | 2,942 cc (126 cars) | +2% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2015 SUVs with similar power to the 2015 BMW X1 xDrive35i.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 BMW X1 xDrive35i | 300 hp | 7.6 s | 1,495 kg |
| 2015 Lexus GX 460 | 301 hp | 7.7 s | 2,245 kg |
| 2015 Ford Explorer 2WD FFV | 290 hp | 7.5 s | 1,970 kg |
| 2015 Nissan Pathfinder 2WD | 284 hp | 7.0 s | 1,960 kg |
| 2015 Kia Sorento FWD | 276 hp | 8.5 s | 1,750 kg |