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2021 BMW X4 Trims Comparison

2021 X4 trim level differences

The 2021 BMW X4 is available in two trim levels: xDrive30i and M40i. A high-performance variant — the X4 M — is reviewed separately. All-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic are standard on both trims.

xDrive30i
Standard feature highlights include:

  • 19-inch wheels
  • Sport suspension
  • LED headlights
  • Power-folding and heated side mirrors
  • Power liftgate
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Power-adjustable front seats
  • Simulated leather upholstery
  • Digital instrument cluster
  • 10.25-inch touchscreen navigation system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration

Driver aids include:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Blind-spot monitoring (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)

Notable options on the xDrive30i include:

  • Leather upholstery
  • Driver Assistance Professional package
    • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the X4 and the car in front)
    • Lane keeping assist (steers the X4 back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
    • Front cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is about to cross the X4's path while you're moving forward)
  • M Sport package
    • Different 19-inch wheels
    • Revised front and rear fascias
    • M steering wheel
  • Premium package
    • Heated front seats
    • Heated steering wheel
    • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
    • Gesture controls
    • Wireless charging pad
    • In-car Wi-Fi
    • Keyless entry
  • Executive package
    • Includes Premium package features
    • Parallel parking assist
    • Parking sensors
    • Surround-view camera (gives you a top-down view of the X4 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
    • Ambient interior lighting
    • Upgraded leather upholstery
    • Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
  • Dynamic Handling package
    • Adaptive suspension (can adjust to improve ride quality and handling stability)
    • More powerful brakes

M40i
The sportier M40i swaps in a turbocharged six-cylinder engine (382 hp and 368 lb-ft). It also comes with:

  • Dynamic Handling package
  • M Sport package
  • Keyless entry
  • Upgraded front seats
  • Wireless device charging
  • Parking sensors

The Premium and Executive packages are also optional for the M40i.

Which 2021 X4 trim does Edmunds recommend?

The base xDrive30i is reasonably powerful, but we suggest stepping up the M40i. BMW's turbocharged inline-sixes are potent and buttery smooth. It's a better fit considering the X4's sharper styling.

Compare 2021 X4 trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Columbus, OH
Vehicle
X4 xDrive30i
X4 M40i
Vehicle
xDrive30i
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
Parking assistance
standard
standard
Upholstery
leatherette
leatherette
Heated seats
optional
optional
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
optional
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
United States
United States
Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
248 hp @ 5,200 rpm
382 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Engine torque
258 lb-ft @ 1,450 rpm
368 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
3.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 6
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
245/50R19
245/50R19
Wheel size
19 X 7.5-in
19 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
standard
standard
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
23 / 29 / 25 MPG
21 / 27 / 23 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
17.2 gal.
17.2 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
396 / 499 miles
361 / 464 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
40.0 ft.
40.0 ft.
Curb weight
4,138 lb.
4,284 lb.
Ground Clearance
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
84.2 in.
84.2 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
75.5 in.
76.3 in.
Height
63.8 in.
63.8 in.
Length
187.5 in.
187.5 in.
Wheelbase
112.7 in.
112.7 in.
Seating Capacity
5 
5 
Cargo Space, All Seats in Place
18.5 cu. ft.
18.5 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rearmost Seat Down or Removed
50.5 cu. ft.
50.5 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Maximum
50.5 cu. ft.
50.5 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.3 in.
40.3 in.
Front Leg Room
40.7 in.
40.7 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.5 in.
57.5 in.
Rear Head Room
37.5 in.
37.5 in.
Rear Leg Room
35.5 in.
35.5 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
56.0 in.
56.0 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$62,030
$67,335
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.83
$0.9
Depreciation
$16,612
$19,194
Financing
$5,132
$6,394
Taxes & Fees
$1,892
$2,314
Fuel
$14,907
$16,199
Insurance
$4,316
$4,544
Maintenance
$10,522
$10,041
Repairs
$8,649
$8,649
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Colors

Colors

Interior
Canberra Beige/Black Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Black SensaTec, leatherette
Oyster Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Cognac Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Tacora Red Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Canberra Beige/Black SensaTec, leatherette
Black Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Canberra Beige/Black Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Black SensaTec, leatherette
Oyster Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Cognac Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Tacora Red Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Canberra Beige/Black SensaTec, leatherette
Black Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Exterior
Black Sapphire Metallic
Jet Black
Phytonic Blue Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Flamenco Red Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Dark Graphite Metallic
Sunstone Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Alpine White
Phytonic Blue Metallic
Flamenco Red Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Dark Graphite Metallic
Sunstone Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Alpine White