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2021 BMW X4
Crossover · 2015–2025 · X4, X4 M
Trims and features
What changed for 2021
- Starting prices: +$500 to +$700 (2 trims; hover for each)
- Android Auto: Not listed → Wireless (all trims)
2021 X4 trims
| M40i | xDrive30i | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting MSRP | $61,700 | $51,600 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Transmission | 8-Speed Sport Automatic Transmission | 8-Speed Sport Automatic Transmission |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Drivetrain | Awd | Awd |
| Size and capability | ||
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Tech | ||
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless |
| Android Auto | Wireless | Wireless |
| Head-up display | Optional | Optional |
| Audio | Optional | Optional |
| Driver assistance | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | Optional | Optional |
| Lane keeping | Lane Departure Warning | Lane Departure Warning |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert |
| Automatic emergency braking | Forward Collision Warning | Forward Collision Warning |
| 360-degree camera | Optional | Optional |
| Comfort | ||
| Seats | Optional | Optional |
| Heated seats | Optional | Optional |
| Ventilated seats | Optional | Optional |
| Exterior | ||
| Sunroof | Panoramic Moonroof | Panoramic Moonroof |
| Power liftgate | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate |
| Wheels | 19 in + option | 19 in + option |
Packages and options (51)
| M40i | xDrive30i | |
|---|---|---|
| Convenience Package $1,050 | — | Optional |
| Driving Assistance Professional Package $1,700 | Optional | Optional |
| Dynamic Damper Control $1,000 | — | Optional |
| Dynamic Handling Package $1,200 | — | Optional |
| Executive Package | Optional | Optional |
| M Sport Brakes with Red Calipers | Optional | Optional |
| M Sport Differential $1,300 | Optional | — |
| M Sport Package $2,850 | — | Optional |
| Parking Assistance Package $700 | Optional | Optional |
| Premium Package | Optional | Optional |
| Shadowline Package $300 | Optional | Optional |
| Roof Rails in High-Gloss Shadowline $250 | Optional | Optional |
| Roof Rails in Satin Aluminum $250 | — | Optional |
| Space-Saver Spare $150 | Optional | Optional |
| Standard Suspension | — | Optional |
| Ambient Lighting $250 | Optional | Optional |
| Front and Rear Heated Seats $350 | Optional | Optional |
| Front Ventilated Seats $350 | Optional | Optional |
| Heated Front Seats $500 | Optional | Optional |
| Heated Steering Wheel $190 | Optional | Optional |
| Harman Kardon Surround Sound System $875 | Optional | Optional |
| 20" M Double-Spoke Bi-Color Wheels, Style 699M with Performance Run-Flat Tires $950 | Optional | Optional |
| 19" Y-Spoke Ferric Grey Wheels, Style 693 with All-Season Non Run-Flat Tires | — | Optional |
| 19" Y-Spoke Ferric Grey Wheels, Style 693 with All-Season Run-Flat Tires | — | Standard |
| 19" M Double-Spoke Bi-Color Wheels, Style 698M with All-Season Run-Flat Tires | Standard | Optional |
| 19" M Double-Spoke Bi-Color Wheels, Style 698M with Performance Run-Flat Tires | Optional | Optional |
| 20" M Double-Spoke Bi-Color Orbit Grey Wheels, Style 699M with Performance Non-Run-Flat Tires $950 | Optional | Optional |
| 21" M Double-Spoke Cerium Grey Wheels, Style 718M with Performance Run-Flat Tires $1,900 | Optional | — |
| 20" Y-Spoke Bi-Color Orbit Grey Wheels, Style 695 with Performance Run-Flat Tire $950 | — | Optional |
| Aluminum Rhombicle Trim | Standard | Optional |
| Aluminum Trim | Optional | Optional |
| Carbon Fiber Trim $300 | Optional | — |
| Dark Oak Wood Trim | Optional | Standard |
| Fineline Cove Matte Finish Wood Trim | Optional | Optional |
| Alpine White | Optional | Optional |
| Black Sapphire Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional |
| Carbon Black Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional |
| Dark Graphite Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional |
| Flamenco Red Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional |
| Glacier Silver Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional |
| Jet Black | — | Optional |
| Mineral White Metallic $550 | — | Optional |
| Phytonic Blue Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional |
| Sunstone Metallic $1,950 | Optional | — |
| Black SensaTec | Optional | Optional |
| Black Vernasca Leather with Oyster Contrast Stitching $1,450 | Optional | Optional |
| Canberra Beige / Black SensaTec | Optional | Optional |
| Canberra Beige / Black Vernasca Leather with Contrast Stitching $1,450 | Optional | Optional |
| Cognac Vernasca Leather with Contrast Stitching $1,450 | Optional | Optional |
| Oyster Vernasca Leather with Contrast Stitching $1,450 | Optional | Optional |
| Tacora Red Vernasca Leather with Contrast Stitching $1,450 | Optional | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem press release, Oem order guide, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, powertrain, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17–24 mpg | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17–24 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 3 | No | Yes |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17–24 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 8 | No | Yes |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17–24 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 4 | No | Yes |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 16–25 mpg | Not rated | 7 | 6 | Standard | Yes |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 16–25 mpg | Not rated | 10 | 15 | Standard | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 23–25 mpg | Not rated | 7 | 10 | Standard | Yes |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 21–23 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 11 | Optional | Yes |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 21–23 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 3 | No | Yes |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 21–23 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 10 | No | No |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 21–23 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 18 | Optional | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Apple lists CarPlay for: X4 2017–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | BMW X4 SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 3 |
| 2024 | BMW X4 M SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | BMW X4 SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 8 |
| 2023 | BMW X4 M SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 8 |
| 2022 | BMW X4 SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 4 |
| 2022 | BMW X4 M SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 4 |
| 2021 | BMW X4 SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 7 | 6 |
| 2021 | BMW X4 M SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 7 | 6 |
| 2020 | BMW X4 SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 10 | 15 |
| 2020 | BMW X4 M SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 10 | 15 |
| 2019 | BMW X4 SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 7 | 10 |
| 2018 | BMW X4 SUV AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 11 |
| 2017 | BMW X4 SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 | BMW X4 SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 10 |
| 2015 | BMW X4 Xdrive28I SUV AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 5 | 18 |
| 2015 | BMW X4 Xdrive35I SUV AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 5 | 18 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | X4 M | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2025 | X4 M Competition | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2025 | X4 M40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2025 | X4 xDrive30i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2024 | X4 M | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2024 | X4 M Competition | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2024 | X4 M40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2024 | X4 xDrive30i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2023 | X4 M | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2023 | X4 M Competition | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2023 | X4 M40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2023 | X4 xDrive30i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2022 | X4 M | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2022 | X4 M Competition | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2022 | X4 M40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2022 | X4 xDrive30i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2021 | X4 M | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2021 | X4 M Competition | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2021 | X4 M40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2021 | X4 xDrive30i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2020 | X4 M | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2020 | X4 M Competition | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2020 | X4 M40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2020 | X4 xDrive30i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2019 | X4 M40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2019 | X4 xDrive30i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2018 | X4 M40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2018 | X4 xDrive28i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2017 | X4 M40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2017 | X4 xDrive28i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2016 | X4 M40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2016 | X4 xDrive28i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2016 | X4 xDrive35i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2015 | X4 xDrive28i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2015 | X4 xDrive35i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.