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X4 M40d
Suv · Diesel
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BMW X3 M Competition
Suv · Gasoline
X4 M40d
Car A
X4 M40d
The BMW X4 M40d is a performance-leaning diesel SUV built for road trips and growing families, pairing strong power with usable space. Its premium price and diesel focus suit highway miles more than city errands.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety7.6 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 seatssimilar pricestrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 65 / 74
City 28 / 32
Budget / value 29 / 36
Road trip 65 / 57
Performance 30 / 45
Cargo 37 / 38
Practical 41 / 47
Premium 65 / 64
Winter 40 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = X4 M40d · Orange = BMW X3 M Competition

Specs side-by-side

Spec X4 M40d BMW X3 M Competition
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

X4 M40d

  • Strong performance: 340 hp, 700 Nm, and 0–100 km/h in 4.9 s for confident passing
  • Diesel efficiency (7.6 l/100 km combined) supports long-distance driving
  • Practical 5-seat layout and 525 L trunk for family travel
  • Safety ranks highly among its strengths

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 M40d if…
Best fuel economy
X4 M40d uses 7.6 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 340 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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