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BMW X4

BMW's smaller coupe-SUV formula grew teeth: 503 hp in the X4 M Competition.123

Researched October 30, 2026 from 30 sources

Also called

  • mini X6A reference to the F26's smaller take on the X6 coupe-SUV formula.14

At a glance

0300600
181–503 hpPower
0510
4–8.3 s0–100 km/h
0150300
203–285 km/hTop speed
0400800
270–680 N·mTorque
01,2502,500
1,715–2,066 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.235

Engine
2.0 L I4/3.0 L I6 turbo gasoline/diesel; X4 M: 3.0 L twin-turbo S583
Layout
Front engine, xDrive all-wheel drive; X4 M: M xDrive39
Gearbox
8-speed automatic; F26 xDrive20d also offered a 6-speed manual31012
Built at
Spartanburg, USA; Brazil, Thailand, Malaysia, Russia, Egypt (F26), India (G02)3

The story

BMW shrank the X6's Sports Activity Coupe idea into the X4, trading some X3 practicality for a sloping roof. Testing of 2019 xDrive30i and M40i versions recorded 6.1 and 4.2 seconds to 60 mph.135

2013: Concept X4 takes the stage in Shanghai20132014: F26 production X4 debuts in New York20142016: M40i: 355 hp and N55 upgrades20162018: G02 ends the F26's short first act20182019: First full M: 473 or 503 hp20192020: 48-volt assistance for the xDrive20d20202021: Facelift brings a mesh grille and 48V20212022: 3:02.9 at Virginia International Raceway20222025: Production ends; electric iX4 follows2025 BMW X6 (E71): 2008–2014E71BMW X3 (F25): 2010–2017F25BMW Concept X4: 2013BMW X4 (first generation) (F26): 2014–2018F26BMW X4 (second generation) (G02 / F98): 2018–2025G02 / F98 2008201020122014201620182020202220242026
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones1381819
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YearWhat happened
2008–2014BMW X6 (E71)
2010–2017BMW X3 (F25)
2013BMW Concept X4
2014–2018BMW X4 (first generation) (F26)
2018–2025BMW X4 (second generation) (G02 / F98)
2013Concept X4 takes the stage in Shanghai
2014F26 production X4 debuts in New York
2016M40i: 355 hp and N55 upgrades
2018G02 ends the F26's short first act
2019First full M: 473 or 503 hp
202048-volt assistance for the xDrive20d
2021Facelift brings a mesh grille and 48V
20223:02.9 at Virginia International Raceway
2025Production ends; electric iX4 follows
  1. 2013

    Concept X4 takes the stage in Shanghai

    BMW previews the coming X4 with the Concept X4 at Auto Shanghai in 2013.3

  2. 2014

    F26 production X4 debuts in New York

    Gasoline 20i/28i/35i deliver 181/241/302 hp. A 2015 xDrive28i records 5.9 seconds to 60 mph in testing.36

  3. 2016

    M40i: 355 hp and N55 upgrades

    The M40i goes on sale in February with a 355-hp N55 3.0 L six, new pistons, extra boost and a separate oil cooler.37

  4. 2018

    G02 ends the F26's short first act

    After a deliberately short F26 run from July 2014 to March 2018, the G02 replacement is revealed in February; sales start in July.38

  5. 2019

    First full M: 473 or 503 hp

    The F98 X4 M pairs a twin-turbo 3.0 L S58 six with M xDrive and an Active M Differential; Competition raises output from 473 to 503 hp.39

  6. 2020

    48-volt assistance for the xDrive20d

    A 48-volt mild-hybrid system joins the G02 xDrive20d in spring 2020.3

  7. 2021

    Facelift brings a mesh grille and 48V

    A mesh grille and new infotainment mark the G02 facelift. Germany's gasoline range gains 48-volt assistance; xDrive20d is rated at 5.7–6.5 L/100 km WLTP.10

  8. 2022

    3:02.9 at Virginia International Raceway

    For 2022, torque rises about 20 Nm in X4 M and 50 Nm in Competition; the latter reaches 60 mph in a tested 3.2 seconds with rollout.2

  9. 2025

    Production ends; electric iX4 follows

    G02 production ends in November 2025. Its successor is the fully electric BMW iX4.311

Every generation

  • BMW X6
    E712008–2014
  • BMW X3
    F252010–2017
  • BMW Concept X4
    BMW Concept X42013
  • BMW X4 (first generation)
    F262014–2018
  • BMW X4 (second generation)
    G02 / F982018–2025
  • BMW iX4
    NA7

Power over the years

From 188 hp to 503 hp in 5 years.

0200400600 20142016201820202022 hp 2014 · 188 hp · F26 xDrive20d2014 · 255 hp · F26 xDrive30d2014 · 308 hp · F26 xDrive35d2016 · 355 hp · F26 M40i2018 · 228 hp · G02 xDrive25d2018 · 261 hp · G02 xDrive30d2018 · 322 hp · G02 M40d2019 · 473 hp · F98 X4 M2019 · 503 hp · F98 X4 M Competition2020 · 382 hp · G02 M40i, up from 355 hp2021 · 282 hp · Germany: G02 xDrive30d facelift2021 · 335 hp · Germany: G02 M40d facelift 503 hp F98 X4 M Competition 188 hp F26 xDrive20d
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YearHorsepowerModel
2014188F26 xDrive20d
2014255F26 xDrive30d
2014308F26 xDrive35d
2016355F26 M40i
2018228G02 xDrive25d
2018261G02 xDrive30d
2018322G02 M40d
2019473F98 X4 M
2019503F98 X4 M Competition
2020382G02 M40i, up from 355 hp
2021282Germany: G02 xDrive30d facelift
2021335Germany: G02 M40d facelift

Versions

11 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    xDrive20d SE (F26, UK)

    2014–2018

    188 hp
  • xLine (F26)

    Standard

    xLine (F26)

    2014–2018

  • Standard

    M Sport (F26, UK)

    2014–2018

  • xLine (G02)

    Standard

    xLine (G02)

  • Standard

    M Sport X (G02)

  • M40i (F26)

    Performance

    M40i (F26)

    2015–2018

    355 hp
  • X4 M (F98)

    Performance

    X4 M (F98)

    2019–2025

    473 hp
  • X4 M Competition (F98)

    Performance

    X4 M Competition (F98)

    2019–2025

    503 hp

  • Special

    M Sport Black Shadow Edition (India)

    2022

  • Special

    Silver Shadow Edition (India)

    2022

  • Limited

    M40i Frozen Edition (Australia)

    2022

    382 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • A coupe-style sloping rear roof sits over a compact SUV body.3
  • F26: separate fog lights sit below the twin headlights.412
  • F26: one side crease climbs to the rear door handles; another emphasizes the rear fenders.417
  • G02: slim, sculpted LED taillights sit far apart at the outer rear corners.313
  • Full X4 M models have four exhaust tips clustered into two pairs.9

Year by year

  1. 2018 (G02)

    The replacement is longer, wider and slightly lower; slim LED taillights sit at the outer rear corners.313

  2. 2021 facelift / 2022 models

    The standard X4 gets a mesh grille, slimmer headlights, larger kidneys and reshaped bumpers.1014

  3. 2021 facelift

    Vertical reflectors sit lower in a cleaner rear bumper with more painted surface and wide free-form exhaust trims.10

  4. 2021 facelift: M Sport

    M Sport rear bumpers gain a wide gloss-black insert shaped like an anvil, plus black side air-curtain panels.10

  5. 2021 facelift

    Regular models adopt a 4 Series-style console and a 10.25-inch center display; a 12.3-inch display is optional.10

  6. 2022 X4 M

    X4 M gets gloss-black bumper finishes and a revised grille; inside, a 12.3-inch touchscreen replaces the smaller unit.2

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a BMW X4
    X4
    Photo of a BMW X3
    BMW X3

    BMW X3

    Check the roof and hatch: the X3 has a boxier rear, while the X4's roof sweeps into a fastback.45

  • Photo of a BMW X4
    X4
    Photo of a BMW X6
    BMW X6

    BMW X6

    Both follow the coupe-SUV formula; the X6 is the larger sibling, so compare the overall body size.317

  • Photo of a BMW X4
    X4
    Photo of a Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe
    Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

    Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

    Both have a fastback SUV silhouette; a regular facelift X4 shows BMW's mesh kidney grille at the nose.510

Against its rivals

Prices

Value today $18.8K–$61.0K2425

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$20K$40K$60K$80K 20142016201820202022202420262028 Value today: $18,750–$61,000 2015 · $45,625 · US base, xDrive28i incl. delivery2015 · $48,925 · US base, xDrive35i incl. delivery2019 · $51,445 · US base, xDrive30i2019 · $57,895 · US as tested, xDrive30i2019 · $61,445 · US base, M40i2019 · $69,170 · US as tested, M40i 2015 · $45,625 · US xDrive28i base incl. delivery, 2015 model year 2025 · $42,000 · 2022 M40i, 27k miles, minor damage, Bring a Trailer2025 · $61,000 · 2023 X4 M Competition, 6k miles, Bring a Trailer2026 · $18,750 · 2016 xDrive28i M Sport, 38k miles, Bring a Trailer $61.0K Bring a Trailer, 2025
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2015Launch price$45,625US xDrive28i base incl. delivery, 2015 model year
2015Price when new$45,625US base, xDrive28i incl. delivery
2015Price when new$48,925US base, xDrive35i incl. delivery
2019Price when new$51,445US base, xDrive30i
2019Price when new$57,895US as tested, xDrive30i
2019Price when new$61,445US base, M40i
2019Price when new$69,170US as tested, M40i
2025Auction sale$42,0002022 M40i, 27k miles, minor damage, Bring a Trailer
2025Auction sale$61,0002023 X4 M Competition, 6k miles, Bring a Trailer
2026Auction sale$18,7502016 xDrive28i M Sport, 38k miles, Bring a Trailer
2026Value today$18,750–$61,000

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 11 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 11 stories from its legend
    • “3:02.9, with a two-wheel scare”
    • “Nordmann's design, Dunkel's coupe brief”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 6 generations

  • Market

    • 4 things to check before buying one
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Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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