2025 BMW X4 vs 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser

$55,300 · Crossover

$56,700 · SUV

Comparison Overview

The 2025 BMW X4 launches with the precision expected of a German coupe-SUV, featuring 248 horsepower and a sleek 187.6-inch frame optimized for dynamic handling. In stark contrast, the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser arrives as a rugged titan, boasting a muscular 326 horsepower and a commanding 465 lb-ft of torque, promising effortless pulling power. While the X4 delivers a slightly better 24 MPG combined versus the Land Cruiser’s 23 MPG, both demand premium fuel. The BMW offers a more modest 18.5 cubic feet of cargo space, while the Land Cruiser crushes it with a cavernous 46.2 cubic feet. With an MSRP difference of only $1,400 ($55,300 for the X4 vs $56,700 for the Land Cruiser), buyers are choosing between spirited, lower-profile urban agility and substantial, torque-heavy, full-size capability.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 BMW X4

The BMW X4, being significantly shorter at 187.6 inches, is easier to maneuver and park in dense urban environments.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Toyota Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser offers over double the utility with 46.2 cu ft of cargo capacity compared to the X4's 18.5 cu ft.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Toyota Land Cruiser

The Land Cruiser's massive 465 lb-ft of torque far outweighs the X4's 258 lb-ft, promising superior off-the-line response.

💰 Best Value

2025 BMW X4

The BMW X4 provides superior fuel economy at 24 MPG combined for a slightly lower initial investment of $55,300.

Choose the BMW X4 if...

You prioritize a tighter footprint, as the X4 is 187.6 inches long compared to the Land Cruiser's 196.4 inches.
You want marginally better fuel economy, achieving 24 MPG combined versus the Land Cruiser’s 23 MPG.
Your driving style leans toward nimble performance, valuing the slightly lower stance and agility of a coupe-like crossover.

Choose the Toyota Land Cruiser if...

Maximum utility is essential, as the Land Cruiser boasts an enormous 46.2 cu ft of cargo space.
You demand substantial power, leveraging the Land Cruiser's 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque.
You require robust four-wheel drive capability over the X4's all-wheel drive system, matching its substantial stature.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	BMW X4	Toyota Land Cruiser
Length	187.6"	196.4"
Width	75.5"	77.9"
Height	63.8"	75.7"
Wheelbase	112.8"	112.2"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	BMW	Toyota
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Brake Drying	✓	—
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Brake Preparation System	✓	—
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	—
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Adaptive Headlights	✓	—
Self-Leveling Headlights	✓	—
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Headrests	3	3
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	—	✓
Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags	—	✓
Front Fog Lights	—	✓

Engine

Feature	BMW	Toyota
Base Engine Displacement	2.0 L	2.4 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 4	inline 4
Base Engine Type	gas	mild hybrid
Horsepower	248 hp @ 5200 rpm	326 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque	258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm	465 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm
Number of Valves	16	16
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓

Drive Train

Feature	BMW	Toyota
Transmission Type	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	all wheel drive	four wheel drive
Center Differential Type	Limited Slip	Limited Slip
Hill Descent Control	✓	✓
4WD System Type	—	Full Time
Transfer Case Gearing	—	Electronic Hi-Lo
[object Object]	—	✓
[object Object]	—	✓

Fuel

Feature	BMW	Toyota
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	21/27 MPG	22/25 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	24 MPG	23 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	361.2/464.4 mi.	393.8/447.5 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	17.2 gal.	17.9 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	BMW	Toyota
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	—
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Front Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Cruise Control	✓	—
Universal Remote Transmitter	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	—
Rear Door Pockets	✓	—
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Dual Zone Climate Control	✓	—
Rear Ventilation Ducts	✓	—
Interior Air Filtration	✓	—
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	✓	✓
Cargo Floor Mats	✓	—
Adaptive Cruise Control	—	✓
Overhead Console with Storage	—	✓
Heated Steering Wheel	—	✓
Three Zone Climate Control	—	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	BMW	Toyota
Infotainment Display	12.3 in	8.0 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Stereo Power	205W	—
Speaker System	12	6
Android Auto (Wired)	✓	—
Apple CarPlay (Wired)	✓	—
USB Port	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	—
Satellite Radio	✓	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	12 months	3 months
Android Auto (Wireless)	—	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	—	✓

Power Feature

Feature	BMW	Toyota
One-Touch Power Windows	4	4
Moonroof Type	1st Row Power Glass Extended	—
Remote Keyless Entry	✓	—
Reverse Tilt Passenger Mirror	✓	—
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓
Keyless Entry	—	✓

Frontseats

Feature	BMW	Toyota
Front Head Room	39.5 in.	40.1 in.
Front Leg Room	40.7 in.	43.0 in.
Front Shoulder Room	57.5 in.	58.5 in.
Seat Material: Leatherette	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Sport	✓	—
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	10-way	—
Driver Seat Manual Adjustments	2-way	6-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Thigh Extension	✓	—
Driver Seat Memory Settings	2	—
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	10-way	—
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	2-way	4-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	—
Passenger Seat Thigh Extension	✓	—
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Front Hip Room	—	55.4 in.
Seat Material: Cloth	—	✓
Front Seat Type: Bucket	—	✓

Rearseats

Feature	BMW	Toyota
Rear Head Room	37.2 in.	39.3 in.
Rear Leg Room	35.5 in.	36.7 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	56.0 in.	59.2 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Folding Center Armrest	✓	✓
Rear Hip Room	—	57.0 in.
Reclining Rear Seats	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	BMW	Toyota
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	Painted Alloy
Wheel Size	19 x 7.5 in	—
Tire Size	✓	245/70R18
Run Flat Tires	✓	—
Wheel Diameter	—	18 in
Tire Type	—	All Season
Spare Tire Type	—	Full Size Matching
Spare Tire Location	—	Underbody Mounted

Suspension

Feature	BMW	Toyota
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	—
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Front Suspension Type	—	Independent

Warranty

Feature	BMW	Toyota
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	12 yr./ unlimited mi.	5 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	4 yr./ unlimited mi.	2 yr./ unlimited mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	3 yr./ 36000 mi.	2 yr./ 25000 mi.
Hybrid Component Warranty	—	8 yr./ 100000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 BMW X4 and 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser.

How much more powerful is the 2025 Land Cruiser than the X4?

The Land Cruiser holds a significant advantage, producing 326 horsepower, which is 78 hp more than the BMW X4's 248 hp output. This power difference translates directly to a much higher torque figure for the Toyota, achieving 465 lb-ft.

Which vehicle is more practical for hauling gear?

The Toyota Land Cruiser is significantly more practical, offering a generous 46.2 cubic feet of cargo capacity. The BMW X4 is severely limited in comparison, providing only 18.5 cubic feet for storage.

Is the difference in price substantial between these two premium vehicles?

The price difference is minimal, with the BMW X4 starting at $55,300 and the Toyota Land Cruiser starting at $56,700, making the decision hinge more on capability than initial cost.

Do both vehicles require premium gasoline?

Yes, both the 2025 BMW X4 and the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser specify that they require premium unleaded fuel for optimal performance.

Which vehicle is the better daily driver for city errands?

The BMW X4 is likely better suited for congested commutes, as it is narrower and substantially shorter (187.6 inches long) than the larger, wider Land Cruiser.

How do their fuel economy ratings compare?

The BMW X4 edges out the Land Cruiser slightly, achieving 24 MPG combined, whereas the Land Cruiser is rated for 23 MPG combined, despite both running on premium fuel.