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The X4 has standard front and rear gas-charged shocks for better control over choppy roads. The V60 Cross Country’s suspension doesn’t offer gas-charged shocks.
The front and rear suspension of the X4 uses coil springs for better ride, handling and control than the V60 Cross Country, which uses transverse leafs springs in the rear. Coil springs compress more progressively and offer more suspension travel for a smoother ride with less bottoming out.
The X4 offers an optional driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads or off-road. The V60 Cross Country’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.
For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the X4 is 1 inch wider in the rear than the average track on the V60 Cross Country.
The X4’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (49.2% to 50.8%) than the V60 Cross Country’s (55% to 45%). This gives the X4 more stable handling and braking.
The X4 M40i handles at .89 G’s, while the V60 Cross Country pulls only .82 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.
The X4 M40i executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.6 seconds quicker than the V60 Cross Country (25.6 seconds @ .73 average G’s vs. 27.2 seconds @ .67 average G’s).
For greater off-road capability the X4 has a greater minimum ground clearance than the V60 Cross Country (8 vs. 7.8 inches), allowing the X4 to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.