BMW X4 vs Renault Arkana

BMW X4

BMW’s coupé-SUV (Sports Activity Coupé).

Renault Arkana

Renault’s coupé-style compact SUV.

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Pick this one if…

BMW X4

Pick the X4 for a more aggressively styled coupé-SUV with xDrive and strong inline-six engines — trading practical space versus the X3.

Best engine: The M40i (B58) or the 30d (B57).

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Pick this one if…

Renault Arkana

Pick the Arkana for a striking coupé-SUV with a roomy boot and an efficient hybrid.

Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or E-Tech hybrid.

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Performance

M40i · Petrol vs 1.3 TCe 140 · Petrol

	BMW X4	Renault Arkana
Power	360 hp Winner	140 hp
Torque	500 Nm Winner	260 Nm
0–100 km/h	4,8 s Winner	9,8 s
Top speed	250 km/h Winner	200 km/h
Power-to-weight	188,0 hp/t Winner	105,3 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	191 g/km	132 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	8,2 L/100km	5,8 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	BMW X4	Renault Arkana
Boot	525 L Winner	480 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.430 L	1.500 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,86 m Winner	2,72 m
Length	4,75 m	4,57 m
Width	1,92 m	1,82 m
Height	1,62 m	1,58 m
Seats	5	5

Powertrain & tech

	BMW X4	Renault Arkana
Platform	F25 (F26) · CLAR (G02)	CMF-B
Drive	All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	N20/N55 · B48/B58 petrol · N47/B47 · B57 diesel	1.3 TCe mild hybrid · E-Tech Hybrid 145
Fuel	Petrol · Diesel	Petrol · Hybrid
Transmission	8-speed automatic (ZF)	6-speed manual · EDC7 · E-Tech automatic
Euro standard	Euro 6	Euro 6d
LEZ access	Euro 6 petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent)	Euro 6d allowed in the LEZ

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

BMW X4

N20 timing chain and tensioner (early F26)
Oil-filter housing and valve-cover leaks
EGR cooler recall (B47/B57 diesel)

Renault Arkana

Infotainment: freezes and lag
Electrical gremlins (12V battery)
E-Tech hybrid: 12V battery drain

Pros

BMW X4

Aggressive coupé-SUV styling with presence
Planted xDrive all-wheel drive
Strong inline-six engines (B58/B57)

Renault Arkana

Striking coupé design
Roomy boot (480–513 L)
Efficient E-Tech hybrid available

Cons

BMW X4

Sloping roof costs headroom and load volume versus the X3
Firm ride, especially on M Sport adaptive suspension

Renault Arkana

Sloping roof limits rear headroom
No diesel offered

Driving experience

BMW X4

More dynamic and refined than the F26. Steering is accurate and well-weighted, body control is good, and the car feels planted and secure with xDrive. It is engaging for a crossover but prioritises composure and refinement over pure sharpness. Adaptive suspension (where fitted) offers a useful range between firm and acceptable comfort. The B58 M40i is the standout: strong, refined, free-revving and characterful with excellent mid-range punch. B48 four-cylinder petrols are smooth and responsive. Diesels (especially the B57 sixes) deliver strong low-end torque and effortless cruising. Overall a stylish, capable crossover that balances road presence, dynamics and everyday usability better than its predecessor.

Renault Arkana

A comfortable long-distance cruiser rather than a dynamic driver's car. Steering is light and accurate enough for daily use, and body control is reasonable, but the ride is firmer than many rivals — especially on larger wheels — and can feel unsettled over sharp bumps. The 1.3 TCe feels responsive once moving, while the E-Tech hybrid prioritises efficiency and can feel less linear under hard acceleration because of its multi-mode transmission. The EDC dual-clutch is smooth at higher speeds but can show low-speed hesitation or judder.