Compare the2025 Genesis GV80 CoupeVS 2024 BMW X4

For enhanced safety, the front and rear seat shoulder belts of the Genesis GV80 Coupe have pretensioners to tighten the seatbelts and eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision and force limiters to limit the pressure the belts will exert on the passengers. The BMW X4 doesn’t offer pretensioners for its rear seat belts.

For enhanced safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Genesis GV80 Coupe 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 doesn’t offer height-adjustable seat belts.

Both the GV80 Coupe and X4 have child safety locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors. The GV80 Coupe has power child safety locks, allowing the driver to activate and deactivate them from the driver's seat and to know when they're engaged. The X4’s child locks have to be individually engaged at each rear door with a manual switch. The driver can’t know the status of the locks without opening the doors and checking them.

In the past twenty years hundreds of infants and young children have died after being left in vehicles, usually by accident. When turning the vehicle off, drivers of the GV80 Coupe are reminded to check the back seat when a sensor determines the back seat is occupied. The X4 doesn’t offer a back seat reminder.

The GV80 Coupe has a standard front seat center airbag, which deploys between the driver and front passenger, protecting them from injuries caused by striking each other in serious side impacts. The X4 doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

Both the GV80 Coupe and X4 have rear cross-traffic warning, but the GV80 Coupe has Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The X4’s Cross Traffic Warning doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the GV80 Coupe and the X4 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

The GV80 Coupe comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The X4’s 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 10,000 miles sooner.

Genesis’ powertrain warranty covers the GV80 Coupe 6 years and 50,000 miles longer than BMW covers the X4. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the X4 ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Genesis vehicles are better in initial quality than BMW vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Genesis above average in initial quality. With 22 more problems per 100 vehicles, BMW is rated below average.

The GV80 3.5T Coupe’s standard 3.5 turbo V6 produces 127 more horsepower (375 vs. 248) and 133 lbs.-ft. more torque (391 vs. 258) than the X4 xDrive30i’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder. The GV80 3.5T Coupe’s 3.5 turbo V6 produces 22 lbs.-ft. more torque (391 vs. 369) than the X4 M40i’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder hybrid. The GV80 3.5 e-Supercharger’s standard 3.5 turbo/supercharged V6 hybrid produces 27 more horsepower (409 vs. 382) and 36 lbs.-ft. more torque (405 vs. 369) than the X4 M40i’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder hybrid.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Genesis GV80 Coupe uses regular unleaded gasoline (premium recommended for maximum performance). The X4 requires premium, which can cost on average about 82.8 cents more per gallon.

The GV80 Coupe has 3.9 gallons more fuel capacity than the X4 (21.1 vs. 17.2 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

For better stopping power the GV80 Coupe’s brake rotors are larger than those on the X4:

For better traction, the GV80 Coupe has larger tires than the X4 (265/50R20 vs. 245/50R19). The GV80 Coupe’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the X4 (265/50R20 vs. 245/45R20).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the GV80 Coupe has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch wheels are standard on the X4. The GV80 Coupe’s optional 22-inch wheels are larger than the 21-inch wheels optional on the X4.

The GV80 Coupe’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 doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the GV80 Coupe’s wheelbase is 3.5 inches longer than on the X4 (116.3 inches vs. 112.8 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the GV80 Coupe is 2.4 inches wider in the front and 1.3 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the X4.

For greater off-road capability the GV80 Coupe has a greater minimum ground clearance than the X4 (8.1 vs. 8 inches), allowing the GV80 Coupe to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The GV80 Coupe uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The X4 doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

The GV80 Coupe has 10.9 cubic feet more passenger volume than the X4 (108.7 vs. 97.8).

The GV80 Coupe has .9 inches more front legroom, 3.1 inches more front shoulder room, .1 inches more rear headroom, 3.2 inches more rear legroom and 1.8 inches more rear shoulder room than the X4.

The GV80 Coupe has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the X4 with its rear seat up (29.3 vs. 18.5 cubic feet). The GV80 Coupe has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the X4 with its rear seat folded (61.1 vs. 50.5 cubic feet).

The GV80 Coupe’s standard easy entry system raises the steering wheel and glides the driver’s seat back, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The X4 doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The GV80 Coupe’s standard Proximity Key allows you to unlock the doors from either front door handle, open the cargo door, and start the engine, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Comfort Go standard on the X4 only offers hands-free access for the ignition, none to unlock the vehicle.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the GV80 Coupe to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The X4 doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

Standard air conditioned seats in the front and rear seats keep the GV80 Coupe’s passengers comfortable and take the sting out of hot leather in summer. The X4 doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats in the rear.

The GV80 Coupe 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.

The GV80 Coupe has standard massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the X4.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Genesis GV80 has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Wireless charging costs extra on the X4.

The GV80 Coupe has a 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The X4 doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

The GV80 Coupe’s Smart Parking Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Remote Smart Parking Assist will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The X4’s automatic parking system does not offer parking by remote control.