X4 M
Suv · Gasoline
vs
BMW X3 M Competition
Suv · Gasoline
X4 M
Car A
X4 M
A high-performance SUV with 510 hp and explosive acceleration, the X4 M suits premium buyers who want road-trip pace and space. Efficiency and price make it less compelling for city use or tight budgets.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety10.5 L/100km
BMW X3 M Competition
Car B
BMW X3 M Competition
The BMW X3 M Competition blends supercar-grade pace with SUV practicality for performance-minded families. It excels on open roads, but its price and fuel use temper city and budget appeal.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety626 hp
Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssimilar pricestrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 65 / 74
City 23 / 32
Budget / value 25 / 36
Road trip 68 / 57
Performance 36 / 45
Cargo 37 / 38
Practical 38 / 47
Premium 67 / 64
Winter 40 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = X4 M · Orange = BMW X3 M Competition

Specs side-by-side

Spec X4 M BMW X3 M Competition
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

X4 M

  • Thrilling acceleration for confident passing and on-ramps
  • Seats five with a 525 L trunk for luggage-heavy road trips
  • High horsepower and torque make long-distance cruising effortless
  • Safety ranks as a strength, adding peace of mind for family travel

BMW X3 M Competition

  • Supercar-like acceleration (0–100 km/h in 3.8 s) and 626 hp
  • Very high top speed (286 km/h) favors confident long-distance travel
  • Usable family space with 5 seats and a 550 L trunk
  • Premium positioning with a strong safety standing in our data

Verdict

Pick X4 M if…
Best fuel economy
X4 M uses 10.5 L/100km vs 12.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick BMW X3 M Competition if…
More power
BMW X3 M Competition puts out 626 hp vs 510 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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