Comparison - BMW X4 M 2021 - vs - BMW X3 xDrive30e 2022

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BMW X4 M 2021

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Make: 
BMW
BMW
Model: 
X4 M
X3
Average Price: 
$
73,400
Updated: 
01 Sep 2019
$
46,695
Updated: 
16 Jul 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2022
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
17.20gals
17.20gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Toronto Red Metallic
#BE1011
Donington Grey Metallic
#9D9C98
Dark Graphite Metallic
#545454
Plytonic Blue Metallic
#315D84
Black Sapphire Metallic
#252627
Alpine White
#FFFFFF
Sunstone Metallic
#C6C0B2

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Wi-Fi hotspot now standard,no other significant changes for 2021.

Pros
Tremendously powerful six-cylinder engine
Grip and handling are excellent
Sleeker styling than the related X3 M

Cons
Excessively stiff ride
Rear headroom is a bit tight
Sloping roofline compromises cargo space and visibility

By: 
edmunds.com

Like several other BMWs, the X4 M gains Android Auto and SiriusXM satellite radio as standard features for the 2021 model year. Otherwise, the flashy fastback SUV remains unchanged.

Pros
Abundance of horsepower,
impressively quick acceleration,
deft handling.

Cons
Stiff suspension can be harsh over bumps,
not as practical as X3 M,
polarizing rear styling.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Balanced power delivery
Impressive grip and balance
Fun on tap in 4WD Sport setting
Transmission refinement

Cons
Punishing ride
Only subtly different next to regular X4
Not as pointed as a full-fledged M4

By: 
caradvice.com.au

Pros
Things we like
Good electric/hybrid handover
Fuel and battery efficiency
Build quality
Not so much

Cons
Hefty price
Compromised load area
Under-servoed brakes
Paranoid parking assistance

By: 
whichcar.com.au

The X3 has never done BMW much credit, but the current one is a thorough enough job to take on the class best.

Pros
Good ride and handling,
fine engines,
well-finished cabin,
many high-tech options

Cons
Note that word 'options'. And the steering is a bit numb,
not helped by the thick steering wheel

By: 
topgear.com

PROS
Good power and response in hybrid mode
Premium styling and high-quality cabin
Plenty of space for adults front and rear

CONS
Not a lot of grunt in EV mode
Short real-world EV range
Battery packaging impedes on cargo space

By: 
carexpert.com.au

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
14.00mpg
21.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
19.00mpg
28.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
16
Cylinders: 
6
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.00L
2.00L
Torque: 
442ft-lbs
at 2 600rpm
258ft-lbs
at 1 450rpm
Horsepower: 
473hp
at 6 250rpm
248hp
at 5 200rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
41.40Feet
39.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
no
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Leather Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition
Cargo Floor Mats
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Keyless ignition
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Leather steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
187.50in
185.90in
Width: 
75.90in
84.20in
Height: 
63.70in
66.00in
Ground Clearance: 
8.10in
8.00in
Front Track: 
63.80in
Rear Track: 
64.40in
Wheel Base: 
112.80in
112.80in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.50
41.10
Rear Head Room: 
37.20
38.50
Front Leg Room: 
40.70in
40.30in
Rear leg room: 
35.50in
36.40in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.50in
57.60in
Rear Shoulder room: 
56.00in
56.00in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
50.50cu.ft
62.70cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
4400lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
18.50cu.ft
28.70cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
23.10degrees
Angle of Departure: 
21.40degrees
Curb Weight: 
4590.00lbs
4149.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Hands-Free Entry
Reverse Tilt Passenger Only Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors
4 one-touch power windows
Remote keyless power door locks
Heated mirrors
Reverse tilt passenger only provides curb view when vehicle in reverse

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Sport Front Seats
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Leather
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Driver Seat Thigh Extension
Leatherette
Sport front seats
10-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat thigh extension
2 memorized driver seat settings
10-way power passenger seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Passenger seat thigh extension
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Folding center armrest
Reclining rear seats
Split-folding rear seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Strut
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Multi-Link
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Three Zone Climate Control
Three zone climate control
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Rear ventilation ducts with fan control

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Speakers
16 Total Speakers
600 Watts Stereo Output
12 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
Speed Sensitive Volume Control
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
2 Subwoofer(S)
USB Connection
Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)
12 total speakers
USB connection
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
12 months of provided satellite radio service
205 watts stereo output
USB connection

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
no
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets
Lip Spoiler
Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
20 X 10.0 In.
19 x 7.5 in
Wheels more: 
Inside Mounted Spare Tire
Temporary Spare Tire
Performance Tires
Run flat tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
265.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Width: 
245.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R19

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated Front Disc
Ventilated discs
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
no
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Turn Signal Mirrors
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Brake Drying
Self-Leveling Headlights
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Post-Collision Safety System
LED Headlamp
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Adaptive Headlights
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system

Options

Packages: 
M Driver's Package
Driver Assistance Plus Package
Executive Package
Competition Package
Exterior Options: 
M Carbon Exterior Package
21" V-Spoke Bi-Color Orbit Grey Wheels W/Performance Non Run-Flat Tires
Mobility Kit
Interior Options: 
Front Ventilated Seats
M Sport Seats
Heated Steering Wheel

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Sakhir Orange/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
#CE4B36
Ivory White Extended Merino, premium leather
#F1F2ED
Tartufo Extended Merino premium leather
#9D7866
Oyster Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, Leather
#DDD9D6
Black Extended Merino premium leather
#000000
Black Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, Leather
#000000
Merino w/Extended Contents Adelaide Grey, premium leather
#585448
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