Is the 2023 BMW X4 a good car?
No.
0 of 7checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 35.5 in. Class median 38.3 in.
- First car: 2 of 5. Price $54,200. Class median $44,813.
- Commuter: $116 a month. Class median $111.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Height 63.8 in. Class middle half 64.4 to 69.1 in.
- Off-road: 7.2 in clearance. Top 81% of 166.
- Price: 19% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 16 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 1 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 2 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $116 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 7.2 in, top 81% |
| Worth the money | No | 19% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 16 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the X4 a good family car?
No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 35.5 in | Median 38.3 in | 168 | No |
| Rear headroom | 37.5 in | Median 38.7 in | 169 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 18.5 cu ft | Median 24.7 cu ft | 174 | No |
Is the X4 a good first car?
No. Passes 2 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $54,200 | Median $44,813 | 180 | No |
| Horsepower | 248 hp | 169 hp to 355 hp | 180 | Yes |
| Length | 187.6 in | Median 188.4 in | 171 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 39.8 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 13.3 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 177 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the X4 a good commuter car?
No. $116 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $116
- Median of 177 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 28 mpg, top 43% of 154
Is the X4 a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 7.2 in clearance, 63.8 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.4 to 69.1 in tall | 156 | No |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in | Median 39.9 in | 170 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 39.8 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the X4 a good off-road vehicle?
No. 7.2 in clearance. Top 81% of 166 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- xDrive30i AWD, 7.2 in
- Cohort
- 166 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the X4 worth the money?
No. Priced 19% above cars like it.
- Price, xDrive30i AWD
- $54,200
- Predicted price
- $45,525
- Gap
- +$8,675 (+19%)
- Model error
- 15% median, 311 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2023 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the X4 a good buy?
No. 16 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
Cheapest 8 shown.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X4 xDrive30i AWD | $54,200 | 13.3 cents | 50.5 cu ft | 248 hp |
| Kia Sorento EX FWD | $36,290 | 12.8 cents | 75.5 cu ft | 281 hp |
| Toyota Highlander L FWD | $36,620 | 12.8 cents | 84.3 cu ft | 265 hp |
| Lincoln Corsair Standard FWD | $38,690 | 12.8 cents | 57.6 cu ft | 250 hp |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E Select RWD | $39,895 | 5.6 cents | 59.7 cu ft | 266 hp |
| INFINITI QX50 PURE FWD | $40,300 | 12.3 cents | 65.1 cu ft | 268 hp |
| Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid SEL Convenience AWD | $42,410 | 8.6 cents | 72.1 cu ft | 261 hp |
| Alfa Romeo Stelvio Sprint RWD | $46,575 | 12.8 cents | 56.5 cu ft | 280 hp |
| Audi Q5 45 TFSI S line Premium Plus AWD | $46,700 | 11.2 cents | 54.1 cu ft | 261 hp |
Compared with 1,176 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2023.
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