Powertrain families
S58B30T0
X M / XM (F97/F98) — Sports Activity Coupe
2019–2025
Editorially reviewedReviewed 2026-08-10; market and model-year scope is stated in the record sources.
- Internal code
- F98
- Production
- 2019–2025
- Body style
- 5-door SAC
- Platform
- X family · front- or all-wheel drive by derivative
Body variants
X M / XM → F97/F98 → Sports Activity Coupe
X M / XM F97/F98: history, design and engineering
How this generation came about, what made it different and how the selected sports activity coupe fits into the family.
F97 X3 M and F98 X4 M were the first full M models in BMW's mid-size X range. Both introduced the S58 twin-turbo inline-six to production and paired it with eight-speed M Steptronic, M xDrive and an Active M Differential; the X3 SAV and X4 SAC remain separate bodies with different roofline, cargo space and dimensions.
Launch cars were offered as standard and Competition models with different output. The 2021 update concentrated many markets on Competition, increased torque and revised design, controls and chassis calibration; launch and LCI figures therefore require production-date boundaries.
The two body programmes did not end together: X3 M followed the G01 lifecycle while X4 M continued with G02 into 2025. X3 M40i/X4 M40i are M Performance models rather than full M cars and must not appear as F97/F98 modifications.
2019–2025generation lifecycle
2body branches
1engine/drive families
4range designations
F97/F98factory code
X family · front- or all-wheel drive by derivativearchitecture
Sports Activity Coupe: dimensions and packaging
Dimensions can change with body, market and model year, so this page keeps them tied to the exact factory branch.
Length4,758 mm
Width1,927 mm
Height1,620 mm
Wheelbase2,864 mm
Luggage525–1,430 L
Fuel tank65 L
Seats5
Doors5-door SAC
| Body | Code | Production | Doors / seats | Length | Luggage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Activity Vehicle | F97 | 2019–2025 | 5-door SAV / 5 | 4,726 mm | 550–1,600 L |
| Sports Activity Coupe | F98 | 2019–2025 | 5-door SAC / 5 | 4,758 mm | 525–1,430 L |
Engines and powertrains
The generation could span very different engines and drivetrains. The table keeps output, gearbox, market and production period together.
Factory modification matrix
Documented sports activity coupe applications; output and availability remain market- and model-year-specific.
| Model | Years | Engine | Output | Transmission | Drive | Market | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X3 M / X4 M | 2019–2021 | S58B30T0 twin-turbo inline-six | 480 PS / 473 hp US | 8AT | M xDrive | Global range | The new BMW X3 M Competition and BMW X4 M Competition |
| X3 M Competition / X4 M Competition | 2019–2025 | S58B30T0 twin-turbo inline-six | 510 PS / 503 hp US | 8AT | M xDrive | Global range | The new BMW X3 M Competition and BMW X4 M Competition |
Factory designations
X3 M · X3 M Competition · X4 M · X4 M Competition
High-performance powertrain
Engine, cooling, exhaust, software and transmission form a distinct M or ALPINA specification rather than an option package on the base model.
Diesel derivatives
Where diesels were offered, output, injection generation and emissions hardware are recorded market by market.
Electrification
Mild- and plug-in hybrids are separate derivatives; combustion-engine output must not be substituted for total system output.
How power reaches the road
Gearboxes, driven wheels and final-drive hardware changed with engine, market and production date.
Transmissions
Gearbox type and unit code follow engine, market and production date. Gear count alone does not identify the transmission.
Driven wheels
Catalog architecture: X family · front- or all-wheel drive by derivative. All-wheel-drive availability and hardware remain derivative-specific.
Final drive
Ratio, differential type and electronic control belong to the exact derivative and can differ on performance models.
What changed underneath
Suspension, brakes, safety systems and electronics evolved across the range, even when cars shared the same basic architecture.
Body-branch dimensions
- F97: 4,726 mm × 1,897 mm × 1,669 mm
- F98: 4,758 mm × 1,927 mm × 1,620 mm
Body & suspension
- Mounting points and geometry follow the body branch
- Springs and dampers follow axle load and chassis package
- Wheels and permitted loads follow the factory label
Brakes & steering
- Brake size follows engine and equipment
- Assistance type and steering ratio can change
- ABS/DSC generation follows model year
Passive safety
- Airbag count varies by market and year
- SRS parts are VIN-specific
- Structural repairs require factory procedures
Electronics
- Vehicle-bus generations changed during production
- Control-unit software levels must remain compatible
- Retrofits are recorded separately from factory equipment
How the generation evolved
The important launches, additions and updates did not always happen at the same time for every body or market.
First X3 M and X4 M
BMW launched standard and Competition derivatives with the new S58.
Global sales phase
Regional line-ups established different standard/Competition availability.
Competition update
Higher torque, revised chassis calibration and new design/electronics entered production.
Staggered production end
X3 M ended with its donor cycle before the X4 M body programme concluded.
The versions that stood apart
Performance models, option packages and regional editions may look related, but their engineering and production identity can be very different.
Sports Activity Vehicle
F97X M / XM F97 is a distinct F97/F98 body branch. A five-door high-riding body combining a flexible cargo area with the road-focused dynamics of BMW’s X family. Engines/drive: S58B30T0.
Sports Activity Coupe
F98X M / XM F98 is a distinct F97/F98 body branch. A coupe-roofed X model that trades some rear packaging for a lower, more sporting silhouette. Engines/drive: S58B30T0.
Inside the car
Cabin technology and standard equipment changed by country and year; a build sheet remains the best guide to one individual car.
Cabin & comfort
- Trim and seats follow option codes
- Climate systems vary by market
- Audio and navigation changed by model year
Lighting & assistance
- Lamp technology and modules follow production date
- Driver assistance cannot be inferred from buttons alone
- Regional rules affect lighting and warnings
What to check today
A practical starting point for inspecting and maintaining a car from this generation — not a diagnosis of an individual example.
Identify first
- Match VIN on body and documents
- Obtain the factory option list
- Confirm market and production date
Inspect the structure
- Check repairs and corrosion
- Assess suspension, brakes and tyres
- Compare fitted parts with factory specification
Mechanical history
- Read faults with compatible diagnostics
- Verify engine and transmission maintenance
- Separate invoices from unsupported verbal history
| Item | Interval / trigger | Catalog note |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | CBS/factory schedule; time and mileage for historic cars | Oil approval follows the exact engine and market. |
| Brake fluid | Time-based factory schedule | ABS/DSC-compatible bleeding procedure is required after hydraulic work. |
| Coolant | Factory schedule and condition | Fluid specification and bleeding method are generation-specific. |
| Transmission & final drives | Unit type and operating conditions | Use the exact approved fluid; no one interval fits every derivative. |
How to identify the exact car
The badge and registration year tell only part of the story; production date, body code, engine and factory options complete it.
- Factory body codes
- F97 — Sports Activity Vehicle; F98 — Sports Activity Coupe
- Range designations
- X3 M, X3 M Competition, X4 M, X4 M Competition
- Powertrain families
- S58B30T0
- VIN
- Identifies model, plant and production branch and keys the parts catalog and factory equipment record.
- Production date
- More useful than first-registration year when choosing parts and locating technical revisions.
- Type code
- Refines engine, body, market and transmission combination.
- Option codes
- Confirm factory equipment; later retrofits are recorded separately.
- Unit number
- Supports engine or gearbox originality checks and component applicability.
Where the information comes from
The story is mapped through English Wikipedia and its bibliography, then important dates and technical claims are checked against BMW material.
- 01BMW X3Wikipedia contributors
Secondary F97 launch, engine, update and production overview.
- 02BMW X4Wikipedia contributors
Secondary F98 body and lifecycle overview.
- 03The new BMW X3 M Competition and BMW X4 M CompetitionBMW Group PressClub
Factory documentation for the 2021 S58, torque, chassis and equipment update.
Notes and limitations
- Research revision dated 2026-08-10: English Wikipedia was used as a subject and bibliography map; key claims were checked against the listed primary BMW Group material.
- F97 and F98 need separate body and production-end records; one combined present date is inaccurate.
- M40i/M40d are M Performance derivatives of G01/G02, not X3 M/X4 M modifications.
- Tree years describe the worldwide generation lifecycle; individual market dates may be narrower.
- Exact dimensions, power, weight and emissions belong at body, engine, market and model-year level.
- Known-issue guidance is editorial context and never replaces inspection of the individual vehicle.
3 primary references · market differences documentedPhotography: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Rights checked 2026-08-06; wikimedia commons 1,800 px derivative downloaded; local 640 px and 1,280 px avif versions created without cropping.Updated 6 August 2026