The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. BMW X4 M40i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 46,600
€ 68,400
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The X3 3.0d DPF is 10.2 cm shorter, 4.8 cm narrower and 5 cm taller than the X4 M40i.
X3 3.0d DPF
X4 M40i
1674
1853
1987
1624
1901
2098
1853 mm
Width
1901 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2098 mm
1674 mm
Height
1624 mm
2795
4569
2810
4671
4569 mm
Length
4671 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
X3 3.0d DPF
X4 M40i
1885 kg
Kerb Weight
1915 kg
2355 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2430 kg
Weight Difference:
30 kg
1.57 %
General
X3 3.0d DPF
X4 M40i
E83
Generation
F26
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X3 3.0d DPF
X4 M40i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N55
M57-D30
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
215 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 5800 rpm
X3 3.0d DPF
215 bhp
355 bhp
X4 M40i
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
465 NM
at 1350 rpm
X3 3.0d DPF
500 NM
465 NM
X4 M40i
Performance
X3 3.0d DPF
X4 M40i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
X3 3.0d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
X4 M40i
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8.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.39 kg/bhp
X3 3.0d DPF
8.77 kg/bhp
5.39 kg/bhp
X4 M40i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 3.0d DPF
X4 M40i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
33 mpg
X3 3.0d DPF
33 mpg
33 mpg
X4 M40i
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
484 mi
Range
484 mi
X3 3.0d DPF
484 mi
484 mi
X4 M40i
Environmental Impact
176.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
162.9 kWh
X3 3.0d DPF
176.9 kWh
162.9 kWh
X4 M40i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 3.0d DPF
X4 M40i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
1560 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1400 L
