Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Small SUV
Production years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
After the success it recorded with the X6 SAC (Sports Activity Coupe), BMW decided to create a smaller sibling for it, a sporty-looking version of the already-known X3.
The era of SUV-coupe vehicles was made famous by the X6, and other automakers struggled for more than a decade to catch up with it. But the German automaker had another product ready for the marker: the X4. Thus, in 2014, it unveiled the new vehicle at the New York International Auto Show. While it wasn't the roomiest SUV on the market, it was unique in its shape and backed up by BMW's powerful engines.
BMW made the X4 with a front fascia that resembled the X3 but with a different lower apron. The large kidney grille between the headlights sported vertical slats, and on the lower bumper, it included additional air intakes that cooled the brakes. From its profile, the sloped-down roof ended with a small deck behind the rear windscreen.
BMW installed a pair of bolstered seats at the front, separated by a tall and wide center console. In front of the driver, the automaker placed the instrument cluster filled with analog dials and a display for the onboard computer. A head-up display was also on the options list. In the back, the 40:20:40 split-folding bench was wide enough for three adults, with an almost flat center tunnel that crossed the car from front to back.
Depending on the market, BMW installed a choice of gasoline or diesel engines, most of them being turbocharged. The standard gearbox for most of the range was a six-speed manual, while an eight-speed automatic was on the options list.
ENGINE SPECS - M40i 8AT (360 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2979 cm3 |
Power: | 264.8 KW @ 5800-6000 RPM 360 HP @ 5800-6000 RPM 355 BHP @ 5800-6000 RPM |
Torque: | 343 lb-ft @ 1350-5250 RPM 465 Nm @ 1350-5250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.7 gallons (67.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/45 R19 W || 275/40 R19 W |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.9 in (4671 mm) |
Width: | 74.1 in (1882 mm) |
Height: | 63.9 in (1623 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.6/64.3 in (1,615/1,633 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.6 in (2809 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8 in (203 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4222 lbs (1915 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5357 lbs (2430 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 199 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - xDrive20i 8AT (184 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1997 cm3 |
Power: | 135 KW @ 5000 RPM 184 HP @ 5000 RPM 181 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 199 lb-ft @ 1250–4500 RPM 270 Nm @ 1250–4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.7 gallons (67.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 132 mph (212 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.9 in (4671 mm) |
Width: | 74.1 in (1882 mm) |
Height: | 63.9 in (1623 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.6/64.3 in (1,615/1,633 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.6 in (2809 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8 in (203 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3825 lbs (1735 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5148 lbs (2335 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 168 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - xDrive28i 8AT (245 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1997 cm3 |
Power: | 180 KW @ 5000 RPM 245 HP @ 5000 RPM 241 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 1250–4800 RPM 350 Nm @ 1250–4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.7 gallons (67.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 144 mph (232 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.9 in (4671 mm) |
Width: | 74.1 in (1882 mm) |
Height: | 63.9 in (1623 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.6/64.3 in (1,615/1,633 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.6 in (2809 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8 in (203 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3902 lbs (1770 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5203 lbs (2360 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 169 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - xDrive35i 8AT (306 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2979 cm3 |
Power: | 225 KW @ 5800 RPM 306 HP @ 5800 RPM 302 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 1200–5000 RPM 400 Nm @ 1200–5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.7 gallons (67.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 153 mph (246 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/50 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.9 in (4671 mm) |
Width: | 74.1 in (1882 mm) |
Height: | 63.9 in (1623 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.6/64.3 in (1,615/1,633 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.6 in (2809 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8 in (203 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4001 lbs (1815 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5302 lbs (2405 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 193 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - xDrive20d 6MT (190 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 140 KW @ 4000 RPM 190 HP @ 4000 RPM 188 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 RPM 400 Nm @ 1750-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 17.7 gallons (67.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 132 mph (212 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.9 in (4671 mm) |
Width: | 74.1 in (1882 mm) |
Height: | 63.9 in (1623 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.6/64.3 in (1,615/1,633 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.6 in (2809 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8 in (203 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3814 lbs (1730 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5115 lbs (2320 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 143 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - xDrive20d 8AT (190 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 140 KW @ 4000 RPM 190 HP @ 4000 RPM 188 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 RPM 400 Nm @ 1750-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 17.7 gallons (67.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 132 mph (212 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.9 in (4671 mm) |
Width: | 74.1 in (1882 mm) |
Height: | 63.9 in (1623 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.6/64.3 in (1,615/1,633 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.6 in (2809 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8 in (203 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3847 lbs (1745 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5148 lbs (2335 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 138 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - xDrive30d 8AT (258 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2993 cm3 |
Power: | 190 KW @ 4000 RPM 258 HP @ 4000 RPM 255 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 479 lb-ft @ 1500–3000 RPM 649 Nm @ 1500–3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 17.7 gallons (67.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 145 mph (233 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.9 in (4671 mm) |
Width: | 74.1 in (1882 mm) |
Height: | 63.9 in (1623 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.6/64.3 in (1,615/1,633 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.6 in (2809 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8 in (203 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4012 lbs (1820 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5313 lbs (2410 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 156 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - xDrive35d 8AT (313 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2993 cm3 |
Power: | 230 KW @ 4400 RPM 313 HP @ 4400 RPM 308 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 465 lb-ft @ 1500–2500 RPM 630 Nm @ 1500–2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 17.7 gallons (67.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 153 mph (246 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/50 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.9 in (4671 mm) |
Width: | 74.1 in (1882 mm) |
Height: | 63.9 in (1623 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.6/64.3 in (1,615/1,633 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.6 in (2809 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8 in (203 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4101 lbs (1860 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5379 lbs (2440 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 157 g/km |