X4 M40i vs BMW X3 M40i — full comparison

X4 M40i

Suv · Gasoline

BMW X3 M40i

Suv · Gasoline

Car A

X4 M40i

The BMW X4 M40i is a premium SUV that combines 360 hp performance (0–100 km/h in 4.3 s) with five-seat practicality and a 525 L trunk for road trips. Its 10.6 L/100 km consumption and 73,300 price make it less compelling for city-heavy, budget-minded use.

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Car B

BMW X3 M40i

The BMW X3 M40i blends five-seat SUV practicality with serious pace for growing families and road trips. At $59,900, its 360 hp and 4.5 s 0-100 km/h deliver good value in its segment, with 9 L/100 km reasonable for the performance.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety9 L/100km

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Usage fit

Family 65 / 75

City 23 / 28

Budget / value 24 / 50

Road trip 65 / 65

Performance 30 / 30

Cargo 37 / 38

Practical 38 / 53

Premium 65 / 61

Winter 40 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = X4 M40i · Orange = BMW X3 M40i

Specs side-by-side

Spec X4 M40i BMW X3 M40i

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Pros & cons

X4 M40i

Rapid acceleration: 4.3 s 0–100 km/h and 360 hp.
Strong highway performance from 500 Nm torque and 250 km/h top-speed headroom.
Practical for trips: five seats and a 525 L cargo area.
Premium, performance-first positioning suited to road-trip priorities.
Combined consumption of 10.6 L/100 km can be costly for city driving.
Premium pricing around 73,300 won’t suit budget-focused buyers.
Only five seats—no third row for larger families.
Gasoline powertrain may not satisfy efficiency-led shoppers.

BMW X3 M40i

Very quick acceleration (0-100 km/h in 4.5 s) for confident passing
550 L cargo space and five seats suit family use and road trips
Good value in its segment at $59,900 given its performance
Reasonable fuel use for this power level (9 L/100 km combined)
You need a third row or seven seats
SUV size is less ideal for tight city driving
You want an electrified or plug-in option; this is gasoline-only
Despite strong power, it is not aimed at hardcore track driving

Verdict

Pick X4 M40i if…

Efficiency & everyday ease

X4 M40i is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.

Pick BMW X3 M40i if…

Performance & capability

BMW X3 M40i is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

X4 M40i

BMW X3 M40i

Verdict

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