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BMW X4 vs Nissan Primastar Bus comparison

Compare performance (510 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (51,900 £ vs 45,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X4 or Nissan Primastar Bus?

BMW X4 vs Nissan Primastar Bus: Key differences

BMW X4

  • considerably more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • barely lighter
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Nissan Primastar Bus

  • somewhat 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Nissan Primastar Bus is somewhat cheaper – starting at 45,300 £ , while the BMW X4 costs 51,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,528 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X4 uses 6 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

Primastar Bus

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X4 offers considerably more power – delivering 510 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 340 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X4 delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 320 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: Nissan Primastar Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW X4 is barely lighter – 1,875 kg compared to 2,043 kg. The difference is around 168 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries significantly more – 1,002 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 457 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X4 is decisively 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 £51,900
X4

BMW X4

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 184 - 510 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6 - 10.7 L/100km
BMW X4
Nissan Primastar Bus

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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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Nissan Primastar Bus

The Nissan Primastar is a sensible people-mover that puts practicality and flexible seating ahead of flash, making it the go-to for tradespeople, shuttle duties or large families who need space without fuss. It’s unpretentious on the road and easy to live with — not the car to win style points, but the one that earns them every time you need to load up and go.

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BMW X4
Nissan Primastar Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,900 - 93,000 £
Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
156 - 244 g/km
co2
181 - 182 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
9
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,875 - 2,095 kg
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Trunk capacity
525 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,751 - 4,754 mm
Length
-
Width
1,918 - 1,938 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,620 - 1,621 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 545 kg
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 510 HP
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 - 375 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

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