Compare the2024 Maserati LevanteVS 2024 BMW X4 M

For enhanced safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Maserati Levante are height-adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of driver and passenger heights. A better fit can prevent injuries and the increased comfort also encourages passengers to buckle up. The BMW X4 M doesn’t offer height-adjustable seat belts.

Both the Levante and the X4 M have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, available crash mitigating brakes and lane departure warning systems.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2023 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Maserati vehicles are better in initial quality than BMW vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Maserati above average in initial quality. With 10 more problems per 100 vehicles, BMW is rated lower.

The Levante has more powerful engines than the X4 M:

On the EPA test cycle the Levante gets better mileage than the X4 M:

The Levante has 3.9 gallons more fuel capacity than the X4 M (21.1 vs. 17.2 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

For better traction, the Levante has larger standard tires than the X4 M (265/45R20 vs. 255/45R20). The Levante Modena/S’ tires are larger than the largest tires available on the X4 M (F:265/45R20 & R:295/45R20 vs. F:255/45R20 & R:265/45R20).

The Levante’s optional 265/35R22 front and 295/30R22 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series front and 30 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the X4 M Competition’s 40 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Levante offers optional 22-inch wheels. The X4 M’s largest wheels are only 21-inches.

The front and rear suspension of the Levante uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the X4 M, which uses coil springs. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The Levante has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Levante’s height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The X4 M doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

The Levante’s drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The X4 M doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Levante’s wheelbase is 5.5 inches longer than on the X4 M (118.3 inches vs. 112.8 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Levante is .4 inches wider in the front and 2.1 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the X4 M.

For greater off-road capability the Levante has a 1.7 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the X4 M (9.7 vs. 8 inches), allowing the Levante to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Levante’s minimum ground clearance is 1.6 inches higher than on the X4 M Competition (9.7 vs. 8.1 inches).

The front grille of the Levante uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The X4 M doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The Levante has 10.2 cubic feet more passenger volume than the X4 M (108 vs. 97.8).

The Levante has .7 inches more front headroom and 1.9 inches more rear headroom than the X4 M.

The Levante has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the X4 M with its rear seat up (20.5 vs. 18.5 cubic feet). The Levante has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the X4 M with its rear seat folded (57.4 vs. 50.5 cubic feet).

Standard Trailer Sway Mitigation on the Levante uses the Maserati Stability Program sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The X4 M doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

The Levante’s standard easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The X4 M doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The Levante’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The X4 M does not have an oil pressure gauge.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are optional on the Levante to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The X4 M doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Levante has a standard rear wiper. The X4 M doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The Levante offers available headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The X4 M doesn’t offer headlight washers.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the Levante to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The X4 M doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

The Levante has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the X4 M.