BMW X1 vs BYD Tang
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BMW X1 and the BYD Tang as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. and Mobility Access Philippines Ventures, Inc. (BYD Cars Philippines), an ACMobility company. Last verified .
Photo: BMW Philippines (SMC Asia Car Distributors), via bmw.com.ph.
BMW X1
xDrive25e xLine variant
- SRP
- ₱3,398,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱59,132
Photo: BYD Cars Philippines, via bydcarsphilippines.com.
BYD Tang
Performance variant
- SRP
- ₱3,421,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱59,532
How they differ
- The BMW X1 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱3,398,000, which is ₱23,000 (1%) below the BYD Tang at ₱3,421,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the X1 is estimated at ₱59,132 a month against ₱59,532 for the Tang, a difference of ₱400 a month.
- The Tang makes more power (515 PS against 245 PS for the X1).
- The Tang has more torque (700 Nm against 477 Nm for the X1).
- The Tang claims the longer range (530 km against 82 km for the X1).
- The Tang has the larger battery (108.8 kWh against 14.2 kWh for the X1).
- The Tang is the longer vehicle (4,970 mm against 4,500 mm for the X1).
- The Tang seats 7, the X1 seats 5.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BMW X1xDrive25e xLine, ₱3,398,000 | BYD TangPerformance, ₱3,421,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 1.5L TwinPower Turbo inline-3 petrol, plug-in hybrid | Dual permanent magnet synchronous motors: front 244 PS, rear 271 PS, 350 Nm each |
| Displacement (differs) | 1499 cc | n/a |
| Max power (differs) | 245 PS | 515 PS |
| Max torque (differs) | 477 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Electric powertrain | ||
| Battery capacity (differs) | 14.2 kWh | 108.8 kWh |
| Battery type (differs) | n/a | BYD Blade Battery (lithium iron phosphate) |
| Electric range (differs) | 82 km | 530 km |
| Range test cycle | WLTP | WLTP |
| Motor power (differs) | 80 kW | 379 kW |
| AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| DC fast charging (differs) | n/a | 170 kW |
| Charging time (differs) | n/a | DC 0.5 h from 30% to 80%; AC 15 h from 0% to 100% |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 7-speed dual-clutch (DCT) | n/a |
| Drivetrain (differs) | All-wheel drive (xDrive) | Four-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 4500 mm | 4970 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1845 mm | 1950 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1630 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 2692 mm | 2820 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 150 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 1930 kg | 2630 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats (differs) | 5 | 7 |
| Fuel tank (differs) | 47 L | n/a |
| Cargo volume (differs) | 490 L | 235 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | n/a | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension (differs) | n/a | Multi-link |
| Front brake (differs) | n/a | Drilled disc (Brembo) |
| Rear brake (differs) | n/a | Solid disc |
| Tyres (differs) | n/a | 265/45 R21 |
| Wheels (differs) | n/a | Alloy |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | n/a | ABS with EBD |
| Driver assistance (differs) | n/a | 360-degree camera, head-up display, stop-and-go adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, front and rear cross traffic alert and braking, blind spot detection |
| Stability control (differs) | n/a | Electronic Stability Control with traction control |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | n/a | 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen, Dynaudio 12-speaker audio |
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth |
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | 12.3-inch display |
| Headlight (differs) | n/a | Adaptive LED |
| Keyless system (differs) | n/a | Smart entry with keyless start |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | DiSus-C suspension; Vehicle-to-Load (V2L); panoramic sunroof; Nappa leather with massage front seats; heat pump air conditioning; top speed 190 km/h; 0-100 km/h in 4.9 s |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | n/a | 6 years or 150,000 km, whichever comes first |
| Battery warranty (differs) | n/a | 8 years or 160,000 km, whichever comes first (minimum 70% state of health) |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.



