The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0si (06 - 08) vs. BMW X4 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 44,000

€ 55,900

€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The X3 3.0si is 10.2 cm shorter, 2.8 cm narrower and 5 cm taller than the X4 xDrive30d.
X3 3.0si
X4 xDrive30d
1674
1853
1987
1624
1881
2098
1853 mm
Width
1881 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 3.0si
X4 xDrive30d
1815 kg
Kerb Weight
1895 kg
2260 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2410 kg

Weight Difference:
80 kg
4.22 %

General
X3 3.0si
X4 xDrive30d
E83
Generation
F26
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X3 3.0si
X4 xDrive30d
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
BMW N57
N52-B30
Engine Code
N57-D30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
268 bhp
at 6650 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
X3 3.0si
268 bhp
254 bhp
X4 xDrive30d
315 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
560 NM
at 1500 rpm
X3 3.0si
315 NM
560 NM
X4 xDrive30d
Performance
X3 3.0si
X4 xDrive30d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec

X3 3.0si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

X4 xDrive30d
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6.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.46 kg/bhp
X3 3.0si
6.77 kg/bhp
7.46 kg/bhp
X4 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 3.0si
X4 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
48 mpg
X3 3.0si
28 mpg
48 mpg
X4 xDrive30d
20 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
412 mi
Range
706 mi
X3 3.0si
412 mi
706 mi
X4 xDrive30d
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
121.3 kWh
X3 3.0si
191.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
X4 xDrive30d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 3.0si
X4 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
500 L









1560 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1400 L