BMW M4 vs. BMW X6 M
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW M4 and BMW X6 M contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the BMW M4 and the BMW X6 M.
In comparing the BMW M4's and the BMW X6 M's specifications and ratings, the BMW M4 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, resale value and overall quality score. The BMW X6 M has the advantage in the areas of reliability and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the BMW M4's and the BMW X6 M's specifications and ratings, the BMW M4 is a better car than the BMW X6 M.
Pricing: For a new model, the BMW M4's price is between $85,908 and $106,443, with the BMW X6 M priced between $136,606 and $145,873.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW M4 loses 40.9 percent of its value and the BMW X6 M loses 54.8 percent of its value. This means the BMW M4 retains 13.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW X6 M.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW M4 is 7.6 out of 10 while the BMW X6 M's quality rating is 7.2 out of 10. This results in the BMW M4 being ranked 22 out of 41 Best Luxury Sports Cars and the BMW X6 M being ranked 14 out of 20 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW M4 is 7.2 out of 10. For the BMW X6 M the reliability rating is 7.3 out of 10. This gives the BMW X6 M a slight advantage in reliability compared to the BMW M4.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW M4’s base engine makes 473 horsepower, and the BMW X6 M base engine makes 617 horsepower.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$85,908 - $106,443
Starting MSRP:
$79,100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$103,210
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$54,050 - $148,800
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$136,606 - $145,873
Starting MSRP:
$129,700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$86,386
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$58,700 - $129,700
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
339
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
650
# Good or Great Deals:
14
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$73,757
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$73,757 - $73,757
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
BMW M4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW X6 M Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW M4
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
12.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
12.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
11.1 - 12.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW X6 M
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
9.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.9 - 10.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
BMW M4 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 41Ranking
2 out of / 41Ranking
4 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 41Ranking
14 out of / 32Ranking
17 out of / 41Ranking
17 out of / 41Ranking
21 out of / 41Ranking
22 out of / 41BMW X6 M Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 68Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
6 out of / 68Ranking
7 out of / 20Ranking
13 out of / 20Ranking
14 out of / 20Ranking
14 out of / 20Ranking
14 out of / 20Ranking
15 out of / 20Ranking
16 out of / 20Ranking
17 out of / 20Ranking
19 out of / 68Ranking
19 out of / 19Ranking
29 out of / 68Ranking
31 out of / 68Ranking
42 out of / 68Ranking
44 out of / 68Ranking
52 out of / 68Ranking
52 out of / 68Ranking
59 out of / 59Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
BMW M4 Trim Levels
Not yet available
BMW X6 M Trim Levels
Competition
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
473 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque:
406 foot-lbs @ 2650 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.124 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
617 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
553 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.113 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
250 / 359 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51 inches
Cargo Space:
15.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
87.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Cargo Space:
27.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
59.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3829 lbs
Width:
81.9 inches
Height:
54.8 inches
Length:
189.1 inches
Wheelbase:
112.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5454 lbs
Width:
87.1 inches
Height:
66.7 inches
Length:
194.8 inches
Wheelbase:
117 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/40R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 10.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
295/35R21
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic
Blue
Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic / Portimao Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Gray
Brooklyn Grey Metallic / Dravit Grey Metallic / Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Green
Isle of Man Green Metallic
Red
Aventurin Red Metallic / Toronto Red Metallic
White
Alpine White / Frozen Brilliant White Metallic
Yellow
Sao Paulo Yellow
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic
Blue
Marina Bay Blue Metallic
Gray
Brooklyn Grey Metallic / Dravit Grey Metallic / Frozen Pure Grey Metallic
Green
Isle of Man Green Metallic
Red
Toronto Red Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Fjord Blue/Black / Yas Marina Blue/Black w/ Yellow Accent
Brown
Tartufo
Gray
Silverstone/Black
Orange
Kyalami Orange/Black
Red
Fiona Red/Black
White
Ivory White
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Midrand Beige
Blue
Not available
Brown
Taruma Brown
Gray
Adelaide Grey / Silverstone
Orange
Sakhir Orange/Black
Red
Not available
White
Ivory White/Atlas Grey
