BMW X4 F26
The BMW X4 F26 (2014–2018): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 47 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: F26
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,670 mm RDW | 4,670 mm TC | 4,671 mm |
| Width | 1,880–1,900 mm RDW | 1,880 mm TC | 1,881 mm |
| Height | 1,620 mm RDW | 1,620 mm TC | 1,624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,810 mm RDW | 2,810 mm TC | 2,810 mm |
| Front track | 1,572–1,616 mm ASTRA | 1,620 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,572–1,632 mm ASTRA | 1,630 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,710–1,820 kg RDW | 1,873–1,932 kg TC | 1,735–1,860 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,810–1,920 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,325–2,430 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 2,000–2,400 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 212–250 km/h RDW | – | – |
| Torque | 270–630 Nm ASTRA | – | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 245/45R19, 275/40R19, 245/50R18, 245/55R17, 205/65R17, 225/60R17
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 91.9% (91.2–92.6) | 91.0% | 5,820 |
| 6–8 years | 86.8% (86.3–87.3) | 86.4% | 18,031 |
| 9–12 years | 85.3% (84.0–86.5) | 77.9% | 3,318 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 25.4% | 27.7% |
| Brakes | 16.1% | 20.6% |
| Suspension | 7.9% | 12.8% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Lights and electrics | 3.5% | 8.7% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.4% | 3.5% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
42 complaints for model years 2015–2018. 5 crashes · 2 fires · 1 injury
- Engine 20
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 47 versions of the BMW X4 F26
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European Union 27 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2019 | 3.0 L | 260 kW (354 PS) | Petrol | 205 g/km | 4,213 |
| 2018–2019 | 2.0 L | 155 kW (211 PS) | Diesel | 148 g/km | 38 |
| 2014–2018 | 2.0 L | 140 kW (190 PS) | Diesel | 137–140 g/km | 103,699 |
| 2018 | 3.0 L | 240 kW (326 PS) | Diesel | 159 g/km | 3,474 |
| 2018 | 2.0 L | 170 kW (231 PS) | Diesel | 144 g/km | 2,150 |
| 2018 | 2.0 L | 185 kW (252 PS) | Petrol | 164 g/km | 1,866 |
| 2018 | 2.0 L | 135 kW (184 PS) | Petrol | 166 g/km | 1,380 |
| 2014–2018 | 3.0 L | 190 kW (258 PS) | Diesel | 150–157 g/km | 28,968 |
| 2014–2018 | 2.0 L | 135 kW (184 PS) | Petrol | 167–169 g/km | 4,494 |
| 2018 | 3.0 L | 195 kW (265 PS) | Diesel | 154 g/km | 624 |
| 2016–2018 | 3.0 L | 265 kW (360 PS) | Petrol | 183–199 g/km | 2,338 |
| 2014–2018 | 2.0 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 137–140 g/km | 3,453 |
| 2014–2018 | 3.0 L | 230 kW (313 PS) | Diesel | 149–157 g/km | 7,957 |
| 2014–2018 | 2.0 L | 180 kW (245 PS) | Petrol | 160–171 g/km | 2,640 |
| 2014–2018 | 3.0 L | 225 kW (306 PS) | Petrol | 180–193 g/km | 1,493 |
| 2016–2018 | 3.0 L | 183 kW (249 PS) | Diesel | 158 g/km | 254 |
| 2016–2018 | 2.0 L | 140 kW (190 PS) | Petrol | 136–142 g/km | 72 |
| 2017 | 3.0 L | 265 kW (360 PS) | Other fuel | 199 g/km | 1,934 |
| 2017 | 2.0 L | 210 kW (286 PS) | Diesel | 136 g/km | 1,652 |
| 2017 | 2.0 L | 203 kW (276 PS) | Petrol | 168 g/km | 344 |
| 2017 | 3.0 L | 183 kW (249 PS) | Other fuel | 158 g/km | 222 |
| 2017 | 2.0 L | 270 kW (367 PS) | Petrol | 169 g/km | 156 |
| 2017 | 2.0 L | – | Other fuel | 168 g/km | 54 |
| 2017 | 3.0 L | 398 kW (541 PS) | Petrol | 199 g/km | 30 |
| 2014–2017 | 3.0 L | 155 kW (211 PS) | Diesel | 157 g/km | 201 |
| 2017 | 3.0 L | 285 kW (387 PS) | Diesel | 156 g/km | 28 |
| 2016 | 2.0 L | 180 kW (245 PS) | Diesel | 172 g/km | 47 |
United Kingdom 16 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2018X4 xDrive20d - 18'' & 19'' wheels | 2.0 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 136 g/km |
| 2016–2018X4 xDrive20d - 18'' & 19'' wheels | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.4 L/100 km NEDC | 142 g/km |
| 2016–2018X4 xDrive20d - 20'' wheels | 2.0 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 2016–2018X4 xDrive20d - 20'' wheels | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 145 g/km |
| 2016–2018X4 xDrive20d - 8J x 17'' wheels | 2.0 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 129 g/km |
| 2016–2018X4 xDrive20d - 8J x 17'' wheels | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.1 L/100 km NEDC | 135 g/km |
| 2014–2018X4 xDrive30d - 245/40 R20 tyres front/ 275/35 R20 tyres rear - from July 2014 · X4 xDrive30d - 245/40 R20 tyres front/ 275/35 R20 tyres rear · X4 xDrive30d - 20'' wheels | 3.0 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2014–2018X4 xDrive30d - 245/45 R19 tyres front/ 275/40 R19 tyres rear - from July 2014 · X4 xDrive30d - 245/50 R18 tyres front & rear - from July 2014 · X4 xDrive30d - 245/45 R19 tyres front/ 275/40 R19 tyres rear and 2 more trims | 3.0 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 156 g/km |
| 2014–2018X4 xDrive30d - 245/55 R17 tyres front & rear - from July 2014 · X4 xDrive30d - 245/55 R17 tyres front & rear · X4 xDrive30d - 8J x 17'' wheels | 3.0 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 2014–2018X4 xDrive35d - 245/40 R20 tyres front/ 275/35 R20 tyres rear - from July 2014 · X4 xDrive35d - 245/45 R19 tyres front/ 275/40 R19 tyres rear - from July 2014 · X4 xDrive35d - 245/40 R20 tyres front/ 275/35 R20 tyres rear and 2 more trims | 3.0 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 157 g/km |
| 2014–2015X4 xDrive20d - 245/40 R20 tyres front/ 275/35 R20 tyres rear - from July 2014 · X4 xDrive20d - 245/40 R20 tyres front/ 275/35 R20 tyres rear | 2.0 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 5.4 L/100 km NEDC | 141 g/km |
| 2014–2015X4 xDrive20d - 245/40 R20 tyres front/ 275/35 R20 tyres rear - from July 2014 · X4 xDrive20d - 245/40 R20 tyres front/ 275/35 R20 tyres rear | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 146 g/km |
| 2014–2015X4 xDrive20d - 245/45 R19 tyres front/ 275/40 R19 tyres rear - from July 2014 · X4 xDrive20d - 245/50 R18 tyres front & rear - from July 2014 · X4 xDrive20d - 245/45 R19 tyres front/ 275/40 R19 tyres rear and 1 more trim | 2.0 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 138 g/km |
| 2014–2015X4 xDrive20d - 245/45 R19 tyres front/ 275/40 R19 tyres rear - from July 2014 · X4 xDrive20d - 245/50 R18 tyres front & rear - from July 2014 · X4 xDrive20d - 245/45 R19 tyres front/ 275/40 R19 tyres rear and 1 more trim | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.4 L/100 km NEDC | 143 g/km |
| 2014–2015X4 xDrive20d - 245/55 R17 tyres front & rear - from July 2014 · X4 xDrive20d - 245/55 R17 tyres front & rear | 2.0 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 131 g/km |
| 2014–2015X4 xDrive20d - 245/55 R17 tyres front & rear - from July 2014 · X4 xDrive20d - 245/55 R17 tyres front & rear | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 136 g/km |
United States 2 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2018SIDI | 2.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 239–242 g/km |
| 2015–2018SIDI | 3.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 258–267 g/km |
Canada 2 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2018Sport utility vehicle: Small | 2.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 10.2–10.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 235–240 g/km |
| 2015–2018Sport utility vehicle: Small | 3.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 10.9–11.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 251–266 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.