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BMW X4 vs Subaru BRZ comparison

Compare performance (510 HP vs 235 HP), boot space and price (51,900 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X4 or Subaru BRZ?

BMW X4 vs Subaru BRZ: Key differences

BMW X4

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Subaru BRZ

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

X4

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Subaru BRZ is substantially cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the BMW X4 costs 51,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,866 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X4 uses 6 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Subaru BRZ with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

BRZ

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 clearly more power – delivering 510 HP compared to 235 HP. That’s roughly 275 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X4 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Subaru BRZ takes 6.3 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW X4 is marginally faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Subaru BRZ tops out at 226 km/h. The difference is around 24 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X4 delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 450 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: BMW X4 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is clearly lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 1,875 kg. The difference is around 600 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X4 offers significantly more boot space – 525 L compared to 237 L. That’s a difference of about 288 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X4 carries noticeably more – 545 kg compared to 404 kg. That’s a difference of about 141 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X4 stands well ahead of its rival 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,900 - 93,000 £
Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
156 - 244 g/km
co2
199 - 200 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,875 - 2,095 kg
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Trunk capacity
525 L
Trunk capacity
237 L
Length
4,751 - 4,754 mm
Length
4,265 mm
Width
1,918 - 1,938 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
1,620 - 1,621 mm
Height
1,310 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 545 kg
Payload
395 - 404 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 510 HP
Power HP
235 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 - 375 kW
Power kW
172 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Subaru
Is the BMW X4 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW X4 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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