Is the 2025 BMW X4 M a good car?
No.
1 of 7checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 35.5 in. Class median 38.6 in.
- First car: 1 of 5. Price $79,100. Class median $48,995.
- Commuter: $163 a month. Class median $111.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Height 63.8 in. Class middle half 64.7 to 70.1 in.
- Off-road: 8.0 in clearance. Top 59% of 181.
- Good buy: 3 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 | 1 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $163 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 8.0 in, top 59% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 10% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 3 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 M 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 38.6 in | 178 | No |
| Rear headroom | 37.2 in | Median 38.7 in | 179 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 18.5 cu ft | Median 25.1 cu ft | 190 | No |
Is the X4 M a good first car?
No. Passes 1 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $79,100 | Median $48,995 | 189 | No |
| Horsepower | 473 hp | 177 hp to 363 hp | 194 | No |
| Length | 187.5 in | Median 190.8 in | 187 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 41.3 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 18.8 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 192 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the X4 M a good commuter car?
No. $163 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $163
- Median of 192 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 20 mpg, top 87% of 151
Is the X4 M a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.0 in clearance, 63.8 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.7 to 70.1 in tall | 165 | No |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in | Median 39.9 in | 181 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 41.3 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the X4 M a good off-road vehicle?
No. 8.0 in clearance. Top 59% of 181 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- AWD, 8.0 in
- Cohort
- 181 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the X4 M worth the money?
Yes. Priced 10% below cars like it.
- Price, AWD
- $79,100
- Predicted price
- $87,826
- Gap
- -$8,726 (-10%)
- Model error
- 12% median, 299 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2025 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the X4 M a good buy?
No. 3 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X4 M AWD | $79,100 | 18.8 cents | 50.5 cu ft | 473 hp |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E GT AWD | $54,495 | 6.3 cents | 59.5 cu ft | 480 hp |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV SS AWD | $60,600 | 6.7 cents | 59.1 cu ft | 615 hp |
| Rivian R1S Dual Standard AWD | $75,805 | 7.3 cents | 104.7 cu ft | 533 hp |
Compared with 1,188 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2025.
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