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BMW X4 vs Ford Transit Custom Transporter comparison

Compare performance (510 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (51,900 £ vs 49,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X4 or Ford Transit Custom Transporter?

BMW X4 vs Ford Transit Custom Transporter: Key differences

BMW X4

  • considerably more power
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Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • barely cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

X4

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Ford Transit Custom Transporter is barely cheaper – starting at 49,700 £ , while the BMW X4 costs 51,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,183 £.

Transit Custom Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X4 offers considerably more power – delivering 510 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 224 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X4 delivers very slightly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

X4

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Custom Transporter is slightly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £49,700
Transit Custom Transporter

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 286 HP
BMW X4
Ford Transit Custom Transporter

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW X4

The BMW X4 blends coupe-like styling with SUV practicality, giving you a striking profile that never lets you disappear into traffic. It feels planted and keen behind the wheel, and for buyers who crave personality without sacrificing everyday usability, it’s a compelling and slightly mischievous choice.

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Ford Transit Custom Transporter

The Transit Custom is a clever, no-nonsense workhorse that blends roomy practicality with surprisingly car-like driving manners, so your workday feels less like a chore and more like efficient transport. With a sensible interior, smart storage and tidy handling, it’s the kind of van that makes owners smile while they get on with the job — reliable, unfussy and built to keep moving.

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BMW X4
Ford Transit Custom Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,900 - 93,000 £
Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
156 - 244 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,875 - 2,095 kg
Curb weight
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Trunk capacity
525 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
4,751 - 4,754 mm
Length
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Width
1,918 - 1,938 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
1,620 - 1,621 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 545 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 510 HP
Power HP
136 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
135 - 375 kW
Power kW
100 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Ford
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