BMW X5 M50i
Suv · Gasoline
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X4 M40i
Suv · Gasoline
BMW X5 M50i
Car A
BMW X5 M50i
The BMW X5 M50i blends serious performance with family-ready space, making it a strong premium SUV for growing families and road trips. It trades efficiency and urban ease for power, pace, and cargo room.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety523 hp
X4 M40i
Car B
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.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety10.6 L/100km
Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 77 / 65
City 18 / 23
Budget / value 31 / 24
Road trip 71 / 65
Performance 38 / 30
Cargo 44 / 37
Practical 50 / 38
Premium 70 / 65
Winter 40 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW X5 M50i · Orange = X4 M40i

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW X5 M50i X4 M40i
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Pros & cons

BMW X5 M50i

  • Rapid acceleration and high top speed make highway passing effortless
  • 650 L cargo space and a 5-seat layout suit growing families and road trips
  • Strong safety standing in its class
  • Premium positioning with substantial power reserves

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.

Verdict

Pick BMW X5 M50i if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
BMW X5 M50i is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick X4 M40i if…
Performance & capability
X4 M40i is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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