BMW X6 xDriveM50d vs X4 M40d — full comparison

BMW X6 xDriveM50d

Suv · Diesel · AWD

vs

X4 M40d

Suv · Diesel

BMW X6 xDriveM50d

Car A

BMW X6 xDriveM50d

A powerful AWD diesel SUV that combines 400 hp punch with usable space, the BMW X6 xDriveM50d suits growing families who take longer trips. It balances strong acceleration with efficiency for its class at 7.1 L/100 km.

5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety7.1 L/100km400 hpAWD

X4 M40d

Car B

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 safety

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Usage fit

Family 76 / 65

City 27 / 28

Budget / value 41 / 29

Road trip 75 / 65

Performance 40 / 30

Cargo 40 / 37

Practical 56 / 41

Premium 68 / 65

Winter 80 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW X6 xDriveM50d · Orange = X4 M40d

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW X6 xDriveM50d X4 M40d

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Pros & cons

BMW X6 xDriveM50d

400 hp and 760 Nm deliver quick 0-100 km/h in 5.2 s for confident passing
AWD traction adds reassurance for winter and mixed-weather driving
580 L cargo area and five seats work well for growing families and road trips
Efficient for its class at a quoted 7.1 L/100 km
Premium pricing around 83,800 limits appeal if upfront cost is the priority
Large diesel SUV is not at its best in stop-start city driving
Only five seats; no third-row flexibility
Despite high power, it is not aimed at track-style performance driving

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
Premium price (74,000) won’t suit budget-focused buyers
Diesel powertrain is less suited to mostly city driving
No electric-only driving capability
Performance focus may exceed needs for relaxed commuting

Verdict

Pick BMW X6 xDriveM50d if…

Best fuel economy

BMW X6 xDriveM50d uses 7.1 L/100km vs 7.6 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick X4 M40d if…

Performance & capability

X4 M40d is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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