Some car buyers want a motor that doesn’t attract too much attention. Those car buyers should not invest in the BMW X4.
This large SUV has a distinct personality, standing out from the crowd by dint of its bulky go-anywhere presence and coupe curviness. Under the X4’s sleek body you’ll find the same platform as in the X3, a highly accomplished SUV in its own right. However, the X4 aims to not only be the better-looking sibling, but also to provide a more entertaining drive. But before we get into details, let’s check out the X4’s key stats.
| Brand-new price range | £52,000–£66,000 |
| Car Planet price range | £18,000 / £361 a month |
| Trims | 3 |
| Engines | 4 |
| Available fuels | Diesel, petrol |
| mpg range across all versions | 31–50 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Warranty | 3 years / unlimited-mileage |
| Company car tax at 20% (min/max) | £3,500 / £4,800 |
| Company car tax at 40% (min/max) | £7,000–£9,600 |
Equipment, options and extras
Even the BMW X4’s entry-level M Sport comes with pretty much all the goodies you’ll ever likely want: satnav, leather upholstery, cruise control, automatic emergency braking and adaptive LED headlights. Upgrading to the M40d or M40i trims is understandably tempting, though: both bring bigger brakes and wheels, adaptive suspension and more aggressive styling.
Costs, insurance groups, mpg and CO2
If you’re planning on buying your BMW X4 with cash, you’ll be set back a few thousand more than for an equivalent X3. Perhaps more importantly, though, it’s pricier than its closest rival, the Audi Q5 Sportback. On the flipside, the X4 does boast impressive running costs. The 20d model averages 50mpg, compared to the mid-40s economy of the most efficient Q5 Sportback and Mercedes GLC Coupé.
Safety and security
Euro NCAP awarded the BMW X4 five stars for safety, the same as for the X3. It performed similarly to the Audi Q5 for safety tech and adult protection, but the Q5 edges ahead for child safety and minimising damage to vulnerable road users. The X4 includes as standard automatic emergency, speed limit assistance and lane-departure warning.
Reliability
The BMW X4 comes with a 3-year or unlimited-mileage warranty.
The Car Planet verdict
While there’s a whole world of more practical SUVs available to you, you’d struggle to find one that drives as sharply—or indeed economically—as the BMW X4. And if you’re looking for a secondhand X4 of your own, we can help.
Car Planet are experts in used cars in Watford and Hertfordshire. Our virtual viewings mean you can check out a car from the comfort of your own home, or you can come in and view our cars in person. Every car goes through a thorough 150-point check to ensure it’s totally roadworthy. We’re transparent, too: we always display the details of a car’s imperfections. We care about sustainability, which is why we plant a tree for every car we sell, and we provide a 7-day money-back guarantee to any customer who isn’t absolutely satisfied with our service. With our competitive finance deals and part exchanges, you’re sure to find what you need, so check out our selection of secondhand BMW X4s today and let’s get the ball rolling!
