Car comparison
BMW iX1 vs MG U9
BMW iX1 xDrive30 vs MG U9 Explore Pro: side-by-side Pakistan matchup with full specs and features.
16.4% price gap between these trims
MG U9 MG U9 Explore Pro is priced lower
Quick summary
Price and classification for the selected trims
| Spec |
BMW iX1
BMW iX1 xDrive30
|
MG U9
MG U9 Explore Pro
|
|---|---|---|
| Ex-factory price | PKR 26,800,000 | PKR 22,749,000 |
| Variant | BMW iX1 xDrive30 | MG U9 Explore Pro |
| Brand | BMW | MG |
| Model | iX1 | U9 |
| Body type | Crossover | Pick Up |
| Powertrain | EV | ICE |
| Engine / battery | - | 2498 cc |
| Transmission | Automatic (AT) | Automatic (AT) |
| Fuel type | Electric | Diesel |
| Primary specs | 313 hp, Automatic, Electric | 2498 cc, Automatic, Diesel |
| Price difference Gap PKR 4,051,000 · 16.4% | Higher | Lower |
Full specifications
All published specs for these variants · differences highlighted
| Specification | BMW iX1 BMW iX1 xDrive30 | MG U9 MG U9 Explore Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Engine/ Motor | ||
| Engine Type | Electric | Diesel |
| Electric Motor Power | 313 HP | — |
| Battery type | Lithium-Ion | — |
| Battery Capacity | 64.7 kWh | — |
| Charging time | 7.0 Hours | — |
| Range | 417 km | — |
| Max Speed | 180 KM/H | 180 KM/H |
| Turbo Charger | — | Single-Turbo |
| Displacement | — | 2498 cc |
| No. of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Drive Train | — | 4x4 |
| Cylinder Configuration | — | In-Line |
| Horse Power | — | 215 HP |
| Compression Ratio | — | 16.5:1 |
| Torque | — | 520 Nm |
| Valves per Cylinder | — | 4 |
| Fuel System | — | Direct Injection |
| Valve Mechanism | — | DOHC |
| Dimensions | ||
| Overall Length | 4500 mm / 14'9" feet | 5500 mm / 18'1" feet |
| Kerb Weight | 2010 KG | 2550 KG |
| Overall Width | 1845 mm / 6'1" feet | 1997 mm / 6'7" feet |
| Boot Space | 490 L | 1200 L |
| Overall Height | 1616 mm / 5'4" feet | 1874 mm / 6'2" feet |
| Seating Capacity | 5 persons | 5 persons |
| Wheel Base | 2692 mm | 3300 mm |
| No. of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm | 220 mm |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic (AT) | Automatic (AT) |
| Gearbox | 1 - speed | 8 - speed |
| Drive Modes | No | Eco / Normal / Sport / Snow / Mud / Sand / Tow / Custom / Rock / Deep Snow / Deep Mud / Wade / Rock Crawl |
| Regenerative Braking | No | — |
| Steering | ||
| Steering Type | Rack & Pinion | Rack & Pinion |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 6m | 6.6m |
| Power Assisted | Electric | Electric |
| Suspension & Brakes | ||
| Front Suspension | Tube Shocks Coil Springs | Double-Wishbone |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Suspension | Air | Multi-Link Wishbone |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Solid Disc |
| Wheels and Tyres | ||
| Wheel Type | Alloy Wheels | Alloy Wheels |
| Tyre Size | 205/65/R17 | 275/55/R20 |
| Wheel Size | 17 in | 20 in |
| Spare Tyre | No | Yes |
| PCD | 5 x 112mm | 6 x 131mm |
| Spare Tyre Type | No | Full size |
| Spare Tyre Size | — | 20 in |
| Safety | ||
| Handbrake | Electric | Electric |
| ANCAP Safety Rating | — | 5 |
| Exterior | ||
| Colored Outside Door Handles | Body Colored | Black |
| Infotainment and Instrumentation | ||
| Number of Speakers | 16 | 8 |
| Display Size | 12.25 in Standard LCD | 12.3 in Standard LCD |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital LCD | Digital LCD |
| Comfort and Convenience | ||
| Seat Material Type | Leather with Powered Adjustment | Leather With Powered Adjustment |
| Climate Control | Double Zone | Double Zone |
| Key Type | Smart Key | Smart Entry |
| Towing Capacity | — | 3,500 KG |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| Mileage City | — | 10 KM/L |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 80 L |
| Mileage Highway | — | 12 KM/L |
Features & equipment
Present / absent across these trims · never invented
| Feature | BMW iX1 BMW iX1 xDrive30 | MG U9 MG U9 Explore Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | ||
| 540° Camera | Not available | Not available |
| Active Bonet | Standard | Not available |
| Active Headrest | Standard | Not available |
| Active Steering | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Standard | Not available |
| Advanced Air Bags System (AABS) | Standard | Standard |
| ANCAP Safety Rating | Not available | Standard |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | Standard | Standard |
| Anti-Theft Alarm System | Standard | Standard |
| Anti Theft Wheel Bolts | Standard | Not available |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) | Standard | Standard |
| BlindSpot Detection (BSD) | Standard | Standard |
| Brake Assist (BA) | Standard | Standard |
| Child Lock | Standard | Standard |
| Collision Detection | Standard | Standard |
| Crash Auto Door Unlock | Standard | Not available |
| Door Opening Warning | Standard | Standard |
| Down Hill Assist Control | Not available | Standard |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | Standard | Standard |
| Driver Seat Belt Warning | Standard | Standard |
| Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) | Standard | Standard |
| Handbrake | Standard | Standard |
| Hill Start Assist Control | Standard | Standard |
| Immobilizer | Standard | Standard |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) | Standard | Standard |
| Moving Object Detection System | Standard | Not available |
| NCAP Safety Rating | Not available | Not available |
| Night Vision | Standard | Not available |
| No. of Airbags | Standard | Standard |
| No. of Seatbelts | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Distance Warning (PDW) | Standard | Standard |
| Passenger Seat Belt Warning | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Cross Traffic Brake (RCTB) | Standard | Standard |
| Rollover Stability Control (RSC) | Standard | Not available |
| Runflat Tyres | Not available | Not available |
| Speed Limiter | Standard | Not available |
| Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock | Standard | Standard |
| Surround View Monitor (SVM) | Standard | Not available |
| Traction Control | Standard | Standard |
| Vehicle Stability Control | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior | ||
| Adjustable Headlights | Standard | Standard |
| Alloy Wheels | Standard | Standard |
| Auto Retractable Side Mirrors | Standard | Standard |
| Colored Outside Door Handles | Standard | Standard |
| Defogger | Standard | Standard |
| DRLs | Standard | Standard |
| Dual Exhaust | Not available | Standard |
| Fog Lights | Not available | Standard |
| Heated Side Mirrors | Standard | Standard |
| High Mount Stop Lamp | Standard | Standard |
| LED Headlamps | Not available | Standard |
| Moon Roof | Not available | Not available |
| Panaromic Sun-Roof | Not available | Standard |
| Power Boot | Standard | Standard |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Fog Lamp | Not available | Standard |
| Rear Spoiler | Standard | Not available |
| Rear Wiper | Standard | Not available |
| Roof Rack | Standard | Standard |
| Side Mirrors with Indicators | Standard | Standard |
| Side Steps | Not available | Standard |
| Sunroof | Not available | Standard |
| Wind Blocker | Standard | Not available |
| Infotainment and Instrumentation | ||
| AM/FM Radio | Not available | Standard |
| Android Auto | Standard | Standard |
| Apple Car Play | Standard | Standard |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Standard | Standard |
| Cassette Player | Not available | Not available |
| CD Player | Not available | Not available |
| Display Size | Standard | Standard |
| DVD Player | Not available | Not available |
| Front Speakers | Standard | Standard |
| Heads Up Display (HUD) | Not available | Not available |
| Instrument Cluster | Standard | Standard |
| Multi Info | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation | Standard | Standard |
| Number of Speakers | Standard | Standard |
| Optional Navigation | Not available | Not available |
| Rear Seat Entertainment | Not available | Not available |
| Rear Speakers | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Not available | Standard |
| USB and Auxillary Cable | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Control | Standard | Standard |
| Wireless CarPlay | Not available | Standard |
| Comfort and Convenience | ||
| 3rd Row AC Vents | Not available | Not available |
| 360 Camera | Not available | Standard |
| AC Onboard Charger | Not available | Not verified |
| Air Conditioner | Standard | Standard |
| Air Purifier | Not available | Standard |
| Ambient Light | Standard | Standard |
| Arm Rest | Standard | Standard |
| Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror | Not available | Standard |
| Auto Brake Hold | Standard | Standard |
| Automatic Head Lamps | Standard | Standard |
| Auto Parking System | Not available | Not available |
| Boss Seat Switch | Not available | Not available |
| Cargo Light | Standard | Standard |
| Central Locking | Standard | Standard |
| Charge Port Type | Not available | Not verified |
| Climate Control | Standard | Standard |
| CoolBox | Not available | Not available |
| Cup Holders | Standard | Standard |
| Driver Seat Electric Adjustment | Standard | Standard |
| Driver Seat Lumbar Support | Not available | Standard |
| Driver Seat Memory Function | Not available | Standard |
| Driving Modes | Standard | Standard |
| Electric Curtain – Front | Standard | Not available |
| Electric Curtain – Rear | Standard | Not available |
| Front Camera | Not available | Not available |
| Front Power Outlet | Standard | Standard |
| Gas Shock Absorber | Standard | Not available |
| Glove Box Lamp | Not available | Not available |
| Headlight On Reminder | Standard | Standard |
| Heated Seats | Standard | Standard |
| Heated Steering | Standard | Standard |
| Heater | Standard | Standard |
| Interior Lighting | Standard | Standard |
| Keyless Entry | Standard | Standard |
| Key Type | Standard | Standard |
| Live Traffic Information | Standard | Not available |
| Paddle Shifter | Not available | Standard |
| Passenger Seat Electric Adjustment | Standard | Standard |
| Power Door Locks | Standard | Standard |
| Power Mirrors | Standard | Standard |
| Power Steering | Standard | Standard |
| Power Windows | Standard | Standard |
| Rear AC Vents | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Central Control | Not available | Not available |
| Rear Folding Seat | Standard | Not available |
| Rear Headrest | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Power Outlet | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Boot/Fuel-Lid | Standard | Not available |
| Remote Engine Start | Standard | Not available |
| Road Sign Assist | Standard | Not available |
| Seat Material Type | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Adjustment | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Switches | Standard | Standard |
| Sun Visor | Standard | Standard |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | Standard |
| Vanity Mirror | Standard | Standard |
| Ventilated Seats | Standard | Standard |
| Wireless Charger | Standard | Standard |
| Comfort | ||
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard |
| Forward and Reverse Park Assist Sensors | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Camera | Standard | Not available |
| Smart Key with Push Button Start | Standard | Standard |
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