8.4
2022 BMW X4 review
This is a luxury SUV-coupe so complete in every respect from its masculine stance to its ride and handling performance and excellent comfort.
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Anthony Crawford
2023 BMW X4 vs 2024 Land Rover Defender Comparison
BMW X4
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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8.4
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Based on the BMW X4 xDRIVE30i M SPORT
Based on the Land Rover Defender 130 P400 OUTBOUND LE13 (294kW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingAwards
We don’t have any awards for BMW X4. The Land Rover Defender won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023.
'23
Best 4WD SUV
Towing
Fuel Efficiency
65L
501 to 689 km
89L - 90L
303 to 1179 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$88,600 - $176,500
$92,626 - $317,592
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CarExpert's Take
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Tough, masculine stance
- Superb cabin quality, loads of features and space
- Excellent ride/handling balance with more than enough poke
Misses
- Three-year warranty
- Driver's instrument display not as sharp as rivals
- Some features unavailable due to semiconductor shortages
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Turns heads
- Ginormous boot
- Effortless highway cruiser
Misses
- Only has five seats
- Large rear blind spots
- More standard equipment expected
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Anti Theft Wheel Nuts (+$80)
- Intrusion Sensor (+$1,001)
- Secure Tracker (+$910)
- Wi-Fi Enabled with Data Plan (+$600)
Colours Available
Alpine White is the standard paint colour, with the following metallic finishes optional on the core X4 range:
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- Piemont Red
- Phytonic Blue
- M Brooklyn Grey
- BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue
The palette is slightly different on the M Competition, with the following finishes a no-cost option:
- Alpine White
- Sao Paulo Yellow
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- M Marina Bay Blue
- M Toronto Red
- M Brooklyn Grey
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ, TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2998 | 1997 - 5000 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 3.0L, 5.0L, 2.0L, 4.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, SUPERCHARGED V8, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 375kW | 183kW - 467kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6250 | 4000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 650Nm | 400Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 2750 | 1250 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 11 | 9.5 - 15.5 | |
