BMW X6 M50i vs X4 M40i — full comparison

BMW X6 M50i

Suv · Gasoline

X4 M40i

Suv · Gasoline

Car A

BMW X6 M50i

The BMW X6 M50i blends serious performance with five-seat SUV practicality for growing families and road trips. Its premium price and 12.5 L/100 km consumption suit buyers prioritizing speed and space over city efficiency or budget.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety523 hp

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 75 / 65

City 18 / 23

Budget / value 31 / 24

Road trip 70 / 65

Performance 38 / 30

Cargo 40 / 37

Practical 48 / 38

Premium 70 / 65

Winter 40 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW X6 M50i · Orange = X4 M40i

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW X6 M50i X4 M40i

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Pros & cons

BMW X6 M50i

Rapid acceleration (0–100 km/h in 4.3 s) and 523 hp enable confident passing and merging
Five seats and a 580 L trunk work for growing families and road trips
Strong safety ranking signal adds peace of mind
Premium performance SUV positioning for drivers who want speed and space in one package
Combined consumption of 12.5 L/100 km is inefficient for heavy city commuting
$82,900 price rules out budget-focused buyers
Performance capability is largely unused in urban driving
Only five seats; no third-row option for larger families

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.

Verdict

Pick BMW X6 M50i if…

Efficiency & everyday ease

BMW X6 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.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

BMW X6 M50i

X4 M40i

Verdict

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