2023 BMW X4 towing capacity
Max tow rating
4,400lb
- xDrive30i AWD, 2.0L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 4,400 lb.
- Top 47% of 151 SUVs (2023).
Trailer check
Yes. 3,500 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 4,400 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 3,520 lb
- Margin
- 900 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- II, up to 3,500 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 84% of 4,178 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 14-19 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 4,400 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 3,520 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 3,520 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 3,520 lb |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 4,400 lb: xDrive30i AWD, $54,200.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive30i AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 4,400 lb | 4,178 lb | $54,200 |
| M40i AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 4,400 lb | 4,403 lb | $65,400 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2019: 3,500 lb to 4,400 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Suburban | 8,300 lb | LS 2WD | $57,200 |
| Land Rover Defender | 8,201 lb | 90 X-Dynamic SE AWD | $69,100 |
| Ford Expedition | 6,300 lb | Max XLT 4x2 | $62,790 |
| Volvo XC40 Recharge | 4,630 lb | XC40 B5 Core AWD | N/A |
| BMW X4 (this car) | 4,400 lb | xDrive30i AWD | $54,200 |
| Volvo C40 Recharge | 3,970 lb | Pure Electric Twin eAWD Core AWD | $55,300 |
| Jeep Wrangler 4xe | 3,500 lb | 4x4 | $54,735 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree