BMW X4 M F98 LCI Crossover (2021)

60% Neofiliac45% External
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Product Overview

The facelifted BMW X4 M (F98) Competition is the high-performance variant of the facelifted BMW G02 X4 compact crossover. It is also the sloped-roof variant of the facelifted F97 X3 M unveiled at the same time.
Like the F97 X3 M, it features BMW's high-output S58 inline-6 turbocharged petrol engine paired to an 8-speed ZF 8HP automatic transmission, sending power to all wheels via the M xDrive AWD system with the driving dynamics of RWD.
As usually the case, the new X4 M Competition has a more aggressive exterior design compared to the base model. It comes with BMW M compound brakes and 21-inch staggered wheels as standard. Compared to the pre-facelift model, the facelifted X4 M has larger kidney grilles and a tweaked rear aprons and new paint finishes.
Inside, the interior has been revamped, with a free-standing 12.3" Control Display being the main user interface for the infotainment system. Modern driver assist techs are also available.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 60% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good performance
Cons
  • High 0.36 drag coefficient
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Rather ugly

What external reviewers found***

External score 45% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Comfortable ride
  • Powerful engine
  • Powerful mid-range
Cons
  • Pricier than X3 M
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Specifications

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
525 L / 18.5 cu-ft ~ 1430 L / 50.5 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity
7.0 L / 7.4 qt
Fuel Capacity
65.0 L / 17.2 gal
Passengers
5
Payload
490 kg / 1080 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs, 395 mm
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs, 370 mm
Chassis Type
Unibody
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Steering Ratio
2.9
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Tire Size
Front wheel tires: 255/40 R21 Rear wheel tires: 265/40 R21
Turning Circle
12.6 m / 41.3 ft

Construction

Body Style
5-door Crossover

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
204 mm
Size | Height
1620 mm / 63.8 in
Size | Length
4754 mm / 187.2 in
Size | Width
1927 mm / 75.9 in
Track Width | Front
1617.0 mm / 63.7 in
Track Width | Rear
1632.0 mm / 64.3 in
Weight
2010.0 kg / 4431.3 lbs
Wheel Size
Front wheel rims: 9.5J x 21 Rear wheel rims: 10J x 21
Wheelbase
2864 mm / 112.8 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
3.8 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
3.6 sec
CO2 Emission
243 ~ 247 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.36 ~ 0.37
Fuel Economy
10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (combined)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2400 kg / 5291 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
Engine | Bore
84.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
3.0 L / 182.6 cu-in / 2993.0 cc
Engine | Power
510.0 hp / 380.3 kW @ 6250 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
170.4 hp/L / 2.8 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
90.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
650 Nm / 479.4 lb-ft @ 2750-5500 rpm
Engine | Type
Twin-scroll turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Fuel Capacity
65 L
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic M Steptronic

Production

Availability
2021
Debut
2021-06-09

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External Reviews

autoexpress[1]

Reviewer score 47%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
The latest X4 M Competition is undeniably rapid and boasts grip and traction to rival some super-saloons. It's a strong technical update, with more performance and better tech on offer, plus bespoke M features for this halo model. However, it's still ultimately a compromised car, especially when it comes to ride comfort, while its X3 M alternative also offers more practicality.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful engine
  • Powerful mid-range
  • Comfortable ride
Cons
  • Pricier than X3 M

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References

  1. ^ New BMW X4 M Competition 2021 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/x4/356443/new-bmw-x4-m-competition-2021-review. 2021-10-29. Retrieved 2021-10-29.

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