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BMW 4 Series vs. BMW X4

When comparing the BMW 4 Series to the BMW X4, the BMW 4 Series has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and base engine power. The BMW X4 has the advantage in the area of overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the BMW 4 Series versus the BMW X4, the BMW 4 Series is a better car than the BMW X4.

BMW 4 Series versus BMW X4 Pricing

A used 2023 BMW 4 Series ranges from $48,500 to $68,699 while a used 2023 BMW X4 is priced between $54,344 to $75,058. For a new model, the BMW 4 Series's price is between $48,544 and $69,703, with the BMW X4 priced between $56,342 and $74,454.

BMW 4 Series versus BMW X4 Quality Rating

The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW 4 Series is 6.9 out of 10 while the BMW X4's quality rating is 7.5 out of 10. This results in the BMW 4 Series being ranked 24 out of 39 Best Luxury Small Cars and the BMW X4 being ranked 11 out of 29 Best Luxury Small SUVs.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the BMW 4 Series’s base engine makes 255 horsepower, and the BMW X4 base engine makes 248 horsepower. The 4 Series is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 530 miles. The X4 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 482 miles. Both models use premium unleaded.

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Pricing

New Asking Price:

$48,544 - $69,703

Used Asking Price:

$48,500 - $68,699

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

50%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$56,342 - $74,454

Used Asking Price:

$54,344 - $75,058

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

47.7%

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

6.9 / 10

Reliability:

5.8 / 10

Retained Value:

8.0 / 10

Safety:

Not available

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.5 / 10

Reliability:

7.1 / 10

Retained Value:

7.9 / 10

Safety:

Not available

iSeeCars Rankings

24 / 39

Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars

24 / 39

Luxury Small Cars with Best Resale Value

31 / 39

iSeeCars Rankings

Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs

6 / 29
11 / 29

Luxury Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

13 / 29

Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs

20 / 67

Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

25 / 67
27 / 67

Summary Review

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Pros and Cons

Not yet available

Pros and Cons

Not yet available

Available Body Styles

Convertible

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Trim Levels

430i, 430i xDrive, M440i, M440i xDrive

Trim Levels

M40i, xDrive30i

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

255 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque:

294 foot-lbs @ 1550 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.067 hp per pound

Towing Capacity:

Not applicable

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

248 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque:

258 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.059 hp per pound

Towing Capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):

25 / 34 / 28

Range (city/hwy):

390 / 530 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):

21 / 28 / 24

Range (city/hwy):

361 / 482 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.5 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55.2 inches

Rear Head Room:

36.6 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.9 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

54.3 inches

Cargo Space:

12 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

Not applicable

Overall Interior Volume:

91.0 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

40.7 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.5 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.5 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56 inches

Cargo Space:

18.5 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

50.5 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3792 lbs

Width:

81.6 inches

Height:

56.8 inches

Length:

188.5 inches

Wheelbase:

112.4 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.5 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4178 lbs

Width:

84.2 inches

Height:

63.8 inches

Length:

187.6 inches

Wheelbase:

112.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

8 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted alloy

Tire Size:

245/45R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

19.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted alloy

Tire Size:

245/50R19