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2021 BMW X4 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

4.4s

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X4: 4.4 s2.6 s9.9 sQuicker on the left
145 SUVs (2021). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2021 BMW X4: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
M40i AWD3.0L 6-cyl382 hpN/A4,284 lb17811.24.4 sTested8-speed automaticAWD$61,700
xDrive30i AWD2.0L 4-cyl248 hp258 lb-ft4,138 lb12016.76.0 sTested8-speed automaticAWD$51,600

Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.

Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.

Engines offered

2 engines offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
2.0L 4-cyl1248 hpxDrive30i AWD$51,600Base$1,536Base
3.0L 6-cyl1382 hpM40i AWD$61,700+$10,100$1,670+$134

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

Transmission

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
8-speed automatic2xDrive30i AWD$51,6004.4 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the xDrive30i AWD: 248 hp, 25 mpg, $51,600. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.

2021 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
INFINITI QX50ESSENTIAL FWD268 hp26 mpg$44,800N/A
Lexus RXRX 450h AWD308 hp30 mpg$47,8207.9 s
Ford ExplorerHybrid Limited RWD318 hp27 mpg$50,105N/A
Lincoln CorsairGrand Touring AWD266 hp33 mpg$50,390N/A
Volvo XC60Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription Expression400 hp27 mpg$53,500N/A

X4 by year

4.4 s4.6 s4.8 s5.0 s5.2 s201520172019202120232025
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
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Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

2021 BMW X4: 1.1 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 BMW X4.

2021 BMW X44.4 s2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe5.5 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2021 BMW X4 and 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe
Measure2021 BMW X42021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe
TrimM40i AWDUnlimited Rubicon 4x4
0-604.4 s5.5 s
BasisTestedOnline
Horsepower382 hp375 hp
Curb weight4,284 lb5,075 lb
hp per ton178148
lb per hp11.213.5
MSRP$61,700$55,225

What this cannot tell you

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked