With the X4, BMW hoped to create a new ideal in crossover SUVs: a Sport Activity Coupe. BMW says the SAC is aimed at those who want the stability and assurance of all-wheel drive, and the ground clearance of a traditional crossover, but aren't interested in boxy styling or the soul-sucking bland drive of a bigger crossover. The 2017 BMW X4 is the latest version of the SAC ideal and it's obviously found an audience among luxury buyers.
Priced at the entry level and optioned up, the X4 can definitely be a fit for many buyers in today's luxury market. The five-seat crossover offers unusual style, a great drive dynamic and unexpectedly good fuel economy.
For those who think of the back seat of their ride being just an occasional-use thing and who want the drive quality of a well-done sports sedan combined with the capability of standard all-wheel drive, the BMW X4 is a perfect fit. It's coupe-like style and fast pace (even with the base model engine) will thrill those looking to get away from the contemporary.
The 2017 BMW X4 isn't for everyone, but it's definitely in a small group of options inside its small luxury crossover segment.
A new BMW X4's average price is $60,027
and the price range is $53,876 to
$70,664
A 3-year-old used BMW X4's average price is $55,113
with a price range of $46,992 to
$63,996
See below for the average BMW X4 price across model years.
BMW X4
2017-2022
$47,004
BMW X4
2012-2017
BMW X4
2007-2012
The average price for a 3-year-old used luxury small and compact SUV is $34,050, with the BMW X4's price typically
$21,063 above
average for this vehicle type.
How long do BMW X4s last?
BMW X4
The BMW X4 is the 6th most reliable vehicle in the luxury small and compact SUV category, with a reliability score of 7.1.
Approximately 0.1% of all BMW X4s on the road have reached 150,000 miles or more, which compares to an average of 2.2% for the luxury small and compact SUV category
The best-ranked luxury small and compact SUV for reliability is the Acura RDX
See below for the reliability scores of various cars in the luxury small and compact SUV category:
Acura RDX
8.2
BMW X3
8.2
Volvo XC60
7.9
Audi Q5
7.8
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio
7.2
BMW X4
7.1
INFINITI QX50
7.0
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
7.0
Land Rover Discovery Sport
6.3
Porsche Macan
6.1
Audi SQ5
5.9
Mercedes-Benz GLC
5.8
Alfa Romeo Stelvio
5.8
Buick Envision
5.6
Jaguar F-PACE
5.6
Cadillac XT5
5.5
Lexus NX 300
Lexus NX 250
Lexus NX 350
Mercedes-Benz GLB
Genesis GV70
Land Rover Defender
BMW X3 M
BMW X4 M
Audi Q5 Sportback
Audi SQ5 Sportback
INFINITI QX55
Lincoln Corsair
Lincoln MKC
Is the BMW X4 a good car?
BMW X4
The BMW X4 earns an ISC quality score of based on its reliability, value retention and safety ratings.
The BMW X4 is ranked 16th in quality in the luxury small and compact SUV category,
with the Lexus NX 300 ranked just above it and the Jaguar F-PACE ranked just below it
The best-ranked luxury small and compact SUV for quality is the Acura RDX
