Tow Capacities

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BMW X4 towing capacity

Cross-year towing decision tools for the BMW X4. Use this page to find which years and configurations fit your trailer job; open a year page for an exact configuration Tow Check.

Years covered9 (2015–2023)
Configurations18
Highest rating in our dataset4,400 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset1,201 lbs

Figures reflect ratings currently represented in our dataset. Coverage can be partial for some years — confirm the door-jamb sticker and owner’s manual for any specific vehicle.

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Matches must clear the published trailer rating when known. Where payload exists, remaining payload must also stay non-negative after passengers, cargo and tongue weight.

BMW X4 towing history

Range chart of observed min–max towing ratings by year. Click a year to open its page.

BMW X4 towing capacity by year

Sorted newest-first below. Use the interactive tools above to filter by trailer weight or compare two years.

YearMinimum ratingMaximum ratingMax payloadConfigurationsExplore
20234,400 lbs4,400 lbs1,201 lbs2Open year
2022——1,201 lbs2Open year
2021——882 lbs2Open year
2020——882 lbs2Open year
2019——882 lbs2Open year
20183,000 lbs3,000 lbs910 lbs2Open year
20173,000 lbs3,000 lbs910 lbs2Open year
20163,500 lbs3,500 lbs910 lbs2Open year
20154,400 lbs4,400 lbs904 lbs2Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

BMW X4 towing capacity ranges (dataset)

Observed minimum and maximum trailer ratings in our dataset for each model year. Values remain available without JavaScript; the interactive chart above enhances this view.

Which BMW X4 years can tow my trailer?

Compare BMW X4 model years

20222023
Min towing—4,400 lbs
Max towing—4,400 lbs
Max payload1,201 lbs1,201 lbs
Configurations22
Drivetrains——
Cabs——
Beds——
Axles3.393.39
Engines2.0 liters I-4, 3.0 liters I-62.0 liters I-4, 3.0 liters I-6
  • Not enough comparable towing/payload differences between 2022 and 2023 BMW X4 rows in our dataset.

Coverage warning: one or both years have partial catalog coverage, so differences may reflect dataset gaps rather than true product changes.

Browse BMW X4 configurations

Showing 18 results (capped at 50).

  • 2023 M40i3.0 liters I-6 · 3.39 · Tow 4,400 lbs · Payload 957 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 xDrive30i2.0 liters I-4 · 3.39 · Tow 4,400 lbs · Payload 1,201 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 M40i3.0 liters I-6 · 3.39 · Payload 957 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 xDrive30i2.0 liters I-4 · 3.39 · Payload 1,201 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 M40i3.0 liters I-6 · 3.39 · Payload 882 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 xDrive30i2.0 liters I-4 · 3.39 · Payload 882 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 M40i3.0 liters I-6 · 3.39 · Payload 882 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 xDrive30i2.0 liters I-4 · 3.39 · Payload 882 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 M40i3.0 liters I-6 · 3.39 · Payload 882 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 xDrive30i2.0 liters I-4 · 3.39 · Payload 882 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 M40i3.0 liters I-6 · 3.39 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 910 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 xDrive28i2.0 liters I-4 · 3.39 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 910 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 M40i3.0 liters I-6 · 3.39 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 910 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 xDrive28i2.0 liters I-4 · 3.39 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 910 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 xDrive28i3.39 · Tow 3,500 lbs · Payload 910 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 xDrive35i3.39 · Tow 3,500 lbs · Payload 910 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 xDrive28i3.39 · Tow 4,400 lbs · Payload 904 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 xDrive35i3.39 · Tow 4,400 lbs · Payload 904 lbs
    Open year

BMW X4 towing capacity by generation

Generation windows are reference metadata. Towing and payload figures are calculated only from years present in our dataset.

GenerationYears (catalog)Years in datasetTowing rangeHighest towingHighest payloadConfigs
2020s2020–20292020, 2021, 2022, 20234,400 lbs4,400 lbs1,201 lbs8
2010s2010–20192015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 20193,000 – 4,400 lbs4,400 lbs910 lbs10

BMW X4 payload capacity by year

Payload includes passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight. It is not the same limit as maximum trailer weight.

YearMinimum payloadMaximum payloadConfigurations with payload dataExplore
2023957 lbs1,201 lbs2Open year
2022957 lbs1,201 lbs2Open year
2021882 lbs882 lbs2Open year
2020882 lbs882 lbs2Open year
2019882 lbs882 lbs2Open year
2018910 lbs910 lbs2Open year
2017910 lbs910 lbs2Open year
2016910 lbs910 lbs2Open year
2015904 lbs904 lbs2Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

How BMW X4 towing capacity changed over time

Year-over-year changes of at least 400 lbs in the highest dataset rating:

  • 2016 → 2017: Maximum towing 3,500 lbs → 3,000 lbs (-500 lbs)
  • 2015 → 2016: Maximum towing 4,400 lbs → 3,500 lbs (-900 lbs)

Towing capacity is not the only limit

The usable towing limit can be lower than the headline trailer rating. Depending on the vehicle and hitch, these limits can all matter:

  • Max trailer weight — published towing capacity for a configuration
  • Payload — people, cargo, equipment and tongue weight on the tow vehicle
  • GVWR — gross vehicle weight rating
  • GCWR — gross combined weight rating
  • GAWR — axle ratings (front/rear)
  • Hitch rating — hitch and receiver limits
  • Tongue weight — typically a fraction of trailer weight, counted against payload

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