Is X4 M sport activity really worth the added expense 2021
2021 X4 M vs 2021 X4

If you’re looking for motorsport DNA in a sleek, practical, and luxurious package, you might seek out the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 Coupe, Porsche Macan Turbo… or the BMW X4 M. The X4 M is a pretty new product within the BMW product line, having arrived for the 2020 model year. Thus, there are no changes of note for 2021.
BMW sells the X4 M in Base and Competition variants. Both get a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine. It’s good for 473 horsepower and 442 pound-feet of torque in Base spec, while the Competition gets a bump to 503 hp. A sport-tuned eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters deftly delivers power to all four wheels. There’s also an adaptive suspension on-board, a sport differential, and several drive modes. The Base X4 M storms to 60 miles per hour in 4.1 seconds, but the Competition will do it in 4 seconds flat, and both hit a top speed of 155 mph. Add the M Driver’s package though, and that rises to as much as 177 mph.
Standard features on every X4 M include an aerodynamic kit, 20-inch wheels, LED exterior lights, power-folding and heated side mirrors, keyless access and start, a leatherette dashboard, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay connectivity, a Harman Kardon sound system with 600 watts and 16 speakers, a power liftgate, heated front seats, leather upholstery, and automatic 3-zone climate control. Options include premium leather, a heated steering wheel, wireless charging, front ventilated seats, and rear heated seats.
As far as safety goes, the X4 M gives you forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, speed limit information, and a rear-view camera at no extra cost. The Driving Assistant Plus package piles on adaptive cruise control with full-speed capability and extended collision mitigation. The X4 has not been evaluated for crash safety by any outside agency.
The 2021 BMW X4 is a compact crossover-coupe with serious performance credibility.
2021 X4 M vs 2021 X4
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · Internet radio app: Spotify · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · Watts: 464
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 15.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: carbon · Dash Trim: Leatherette · Dash trim: carbon · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Door trim: carbon · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 14
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.15 · Locking differential: rear
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Fender lip moldings: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 10.25 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer · Tail and brake lights: LED · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 14
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: anti-trapping feature · Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade · Roof rails: black
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium leather
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: BMW Assist · Smart device app compatibility: BMW ConnectedDrive · Smart device app function: send destination to vehicle · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse