Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 DS 7 E-TENSE 4x4 360 has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 5.6 seconds, compared with 8.9 seconds for 2025 BMW X1 sDrive18i. 2025 DS 7 E-TENSE 4x4 360 has the higher listed output at 360 hp; 2025 BMW X1 sDrive18i is rated at 156 hp, a difference of 204 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 DS 7 E-TENSE 4x4 360 at 520 Nm and 2025 BMW X1 sDrive18i at 240 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 DS 7 E-TENSE 4x4 360 provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 555 litres versus 540 litres, a difference of 15 litres. 2025 DS 7 E-TENSE 4x4 360 carries the higher towing rating at 1,500 kg, while 2025 BMW X1 sDrive18i is listed at 1,200 kg. 2025 DS 7 E-TENSE 4x4 360 is 90 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2025 BMW X1 sDrive18i has the lower listed starting price at $39,600, compared with $58,000 for 2025 DS 7 E-TENSE 4x4 360. 2025 DS 7 E-TENSE 4x4 360 leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.