2023 BMW X4 M CompetitionFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
2023 BMW X4 M Competition

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City
15
MPG
Highway
20
MPG
Combined
17
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Premium
City
15
Hwy
20
Comb
17
Fuel cost: $4,800/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$4,800

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-12,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 3/10
GHG Score: 3/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
519 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
17.5 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3L 6-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3L, 6-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Premium Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,962/yr
California
$5.957/gal$5,256/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$3,431/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$3,649/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,990/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,979/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$4,933/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$4,075/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,833/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,925/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 17 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
5
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems5 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 5 owner complaints for the 2023 BMW X4 M Competition. Top reported issues include brakes, advanced safety (adas) and visibility / wipers. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Brakes
2
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
2
Visibility / Wipers
1
Electrical System
1
Air Bags
1
Speed Control
1

2023 BMW X4 M Competition problems by category: Brakes: 2 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 2 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 1 complaints, Electrical System: 1 complaints, Air Bags: 1 complaints, Speed Control: 1 complaints.

5
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
3
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Visibility / WipersFiled: 04/22/2026ODI#11733114
Windshield crack around heating elements and rearview mirror mount. There 3 cracks that extend to top of windshield to a horizontal crack. These look like one hook, J and a staightline that forms righ…
Air BagsFiled: 12/01/2024Crash1 InjuryODI#11628189
A week ago, the steering wheel locked and the braking system and airbags and cameras malfunctioned. We took it for service at BMW. They said the battery caused the malfunction. On thanksgiving day, we…
BrakesFiled: 02/24/2024ODI#11573760
PURCHASED A CUSTOMIZED BMW X4 NOV.2022 FROM BMW DEALERSHIP. DEC. 2022 BRAKES HAVE A LOUD SCREAMING NOISE WHEN REVERSE. SPOKE WITH DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES AND VEHICLE WAS SEEN APPROX. 6 TIMES BY SERV…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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