X4 M40d vs Toyota Land Cruiser 70

X4 M40d

Suv · Diesel

Toyota Land Cruiser 70

Suv · Diesel

Car A

X4 M40d

The BMW X4 M40d is a performance-leaning diesel SUV built for road trips and growing families, pairing strong power with usable space. Its premium price and diesel focus suit highway miles more than city errands.

5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety7.6 L/100km340 hp

Car B

Toyota Land Cruiser 70

A reliability-focused, five-seat diesel with generous cargo space and strong torque, the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 suits growing families and long trips. It’s less compelling for city commutes or performance driving.

5 seatsSuvDiesel3-star safety

Why compared cross brandperformance gapsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 65 / 68

City 28 / 24

Budget / value 29 / 38

Road trip 65 / 66

Performance 30 / 26

Cargo 37 / 47

Practical 41 / 59

Premium 65 / 40

Winter 40 / 32

Scores out of 100. Blue = X4 M40d · Orange = Toyota Land Cruiser 70

Specs side-by-side

Spec X4 M40d Toyota Land Cruiser 70

Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

X4 M40d

Strong performance: 340 hp, 700 Nm, and 0–100 km/h in 4.9 s for confident passing
Diesel efficiency (7.6 l/100 km combined) supports long-distance driving
Practical 5-seat layout and 525 L trunk for family travel
Safety ranks highly among its strengths
Premium price (74,000) won’t suit budget-focused buyers
Diesel powertrain is less suited to mostly city driving
No electric-only driving capability
Performance focus may exceed needs for relaxed commuting

Toyota Land Cruiser 70

Reliability emphasis for long-term peace of mind
700 L cargo room handles family gear and road-trip luggage
430 Nm diesel torque helps when fully loaded or on hilly routes
Combined 9 L/100 km supports longer distances between fills
Purchase price around 85,000 is on the high side
Modest pace: 0–100 km/h in 10 s and 130 km/h top speed
Less suited to stop-start city driving
Five seats only; no third row for larger families

Verdict

Pick X4 M40d if…

Best fuel economy

X4 M40d uses 7.6 L/100km vs 9.0 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Toyota Land Cruiser 70 if…

Performance & capability

Toyota Land Cruiser 70 is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

X4 M40d

Toyota Land Cruiser 70

Verdict

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