2016 BMW X4 M40i
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- Photo: BMW X4 xDrive35d M-Sportpaket (F26) – Frontansicht, 11. April 2015, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW X4 (F26) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW X4 (F26) China (2) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW X4 xDrive35d M-Sportpaket (F26) – Heckansicht, 11. April 2015, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW X4 xDrive28i M Sport interior by TTTNIS, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2016 BMW X4 M40i is a 355-hp 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 SUV with an 8-speed steptronic automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $57,800 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 355 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 343 lb-ft of torque at 1350-5250 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The X4 measures 184.3 inches long on a 110.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,235 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $57,800 ($78,271 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $58,795 ($79,618 *) |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | M Performance TwinPower Turbo inline-6 (N55) |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 355 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 343 lb-ft @ 1350-5250 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 24V VALVETRONIC Double-VANOS |
| Bore and Stroke | 84.0 x 89.6 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Injection Type | High Precision Direct Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD (xDrive) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed Steptronic automatic |
| 1st Gear | 4.714 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.143 |
| 3rd Gear | 2.106 |
| 4th Gear | 1.667 |
| 5th Gear | 1.285 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.839 |
| 8th Gear | 0.667 |
| Reverse | 3.295 |
| Final Drive | 3.385 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded (AKI 91 recommended; 89 min) |
| Tank Capacity | 17.7 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Double-joint spring strut axle |
| Rear Suspension | Five-link axle |
| Turning Diameter | 39 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Vented disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Vented disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 8.5J x 19 LM |
| Wheels Rear | 9.5J x 19 LM |
| Tires Front | 245/45 R19 |
| Tires Rear | 275/40 R19 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 184.3 in |
| Width | 74.8 in |
| Height | 63.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in |
| Front Track | 63.4 in |
| Rear Track | 63 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 17.7 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,235 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2016 BMW X4 SUV AWD).
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW X4. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 13, 2024 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Consequence: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 24V608000
May 23, 2016 · CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017, X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i, vehicles manufactured July 2, 2010 to April 14, 2016, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014 to March 31, 2016, and 2015-2017 x4 xDrive28i, X4 xDrive35i and X4 xDriveM40i vehicles manufactured March3, 2014 to April 15, 2016. The affected vehicles have lower anchor bars for securing child restraint seats that may become damaged when using the European-ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.
Consequence: Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 16V333000
10 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 BMW X4
Owner Complaints
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW X4 (1 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2016 BMW X4. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.