Powertrain: xDrive30i: 4-cylinder engine; 248 hp; 0 to 60 mph in 6 seconds; M40i: Inline 6-cylinder engine, 355 hp; 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds
Technology: 10.25-inch touch-screen display, iDrive Touch Controller, real-time traffic and parking information. 75 percent larger, color head-up display. Wi-Fi hotspot. Apple CarPlay compatibility.
Comfort: Electrically adjustable and heated seats, active seat ventilation, 3-zone automatic climate control
Safety: Active cruise control, blind-spot detection, lane-departure warning, frontal-collision warning. When a collision is imminent, seat belts tighten and windows and moonroof close to a small gap.
Starting price (before destination charges): xDrive30i: $50,450; M40i: $60,450
Strengths: Impressive handling, power and all-wheel drive make it good for northern snow states.
Weakness: Like an X3, but without the cargo space
Bottom line: More fun to drive than the average crossover
Competitors: Porsche Macan, Mercedes-Benz GLC 250 Coupe
| 2019 BMW X4 xDrive30i | Porsche Macan | |
| Wheelbase | 112.7 in. | 110.5 in. |
| Length | 187.5 in. | 184.9 in. |
| Width | 75.5 in. | 75.7 in. |
| Height | 63.8 in. | 63.9 in. |
| Curb weight | 4,146 lbs. | 3,902 lbs. |
| Engine | Inline 4-cylinder | Inline 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower | 248 hp | 252 hp |
| Torque (lb.-ft.) | 258 | 273 |
| EPA mpg | NA | 20 city/25 hwy |
| Starting price* | $50,450 | $47,800 |
| *Prices exclude destination and handling fees. Source: Automakers | ||