Car comparison

BMW X4 (G02) M40ivsBMW X5 (G05) 40i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW X4 (G02)

M40i

354 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2018-2019
VS

BMW X5 (G05)

40i

340 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2018-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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BMW X4 (G02) M40i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    354 hp
    264 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,825 kg
    4,023 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    194 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100

BMW X5 (G05) 40i

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    200 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    943 km
    586 mi
  • Largest trunk
    645 L
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX4 (G02)M40iBMWX5 (G05)40i
Power
354hp264kW
340hp254kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,825kg4,023lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Gross weight
2,530kg5,578lb
2,800kg6,173lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
69.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
86.1s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
17.9s
Calculated
24.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
194hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
943km586mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
4,733mm186in
4,922mm194in
Width
1,938mm76in
2,004mm79in
Height
1,621mm64in
1,745mm69in
Wheelbase
2,864mm113in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,615mm64in
1,666mm66in
Rear track
1,624mm64in
1,685mm66in
Ground clearance
204mm8in
214mm8in
Trunk volume
525L
645L
Max trunk volume
1,430L
1,860L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
83L
CO2 emissions
206g/km
200g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW X4 (G02) M40iBMW X5 (G05) 40iPowerTorque
  • BMW X4 (G02) M40i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (G05) 40i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX4 (G02)M40i5,500-6,500 rpm1,550-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX5 (G05)40i5,500-6,500 rpm1,500-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX4 (G02)M40iBMWX5 (G05)40i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
24.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 (G02)M40i
354 hp
264 kW
BMWX5 (G05)40i
340 hp
254 kW

BMW X4 (G02) M40i has 14 hp more than BMW X5 (G05) 40i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X5 (G05) 40i and BMW X4 (G02) M40i: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 (G02)M40i
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
BMWX5 (G05)40i
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 (G02)M40i
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
BMWX5 (G05)40i
2,060 kg
4,542 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 (G02)M40i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX5 (G05)40i
243 km/h
151 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 (G02)M40i4.8 s
BMWX5 (G05)40i5.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X4 (G02) M40i and BMW X5 (G05) 40i: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 (G02)M40i
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMWX5 (G05)40i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 (G02)M40i
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMWX5 (G05)40i
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 (G02)M40i
714 km
444 mi
BMWX5 (G05)40i
943 km
586 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX4 (G02)M40i
354 hp
264 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX5 (G05)40i
340 hp
254 kW
5.5 s
243 km/h
151 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWX4 (G02)M40i
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,621 mm
63.8 in
BMWX5 (G05)40i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
645 L
22.8 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,745 mm
68.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMWX4 (G02)M40i
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMWX5 (G05)40i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

BMW X4 (G02) M40i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMWX4 (G02)M40i
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.8 s
BMWX5 (G05)40i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
5.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMWX4 (G02)M40i
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMWX5 (G05)40i
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX4 (G02)M40iBMWX5 (G05)40i
Power
354 hp
264 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
2,060 kg
4,542 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,621 mm
63.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
645 L
22.8 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,745 mm
68.7 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
943 km
586 mi
CO2 score
206 g/km
200 g/km
Trunk score
525 L
18.5 cu ft
645 L
22.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X4 (G02) M40iBMW X5 (G05) 40i
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X4 (G02) M40i

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 235 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW X5 (G05) 40i

  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 229 km (142 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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