The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0si Automatic (06 - 08) vs. BMW X4 M Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 46,200
€ 87,100
€ 46,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,100
ⓘ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 3.0si is 7.4 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the X4 M.
X3 3.0si
X4 M
65.9
73
78.2
63.7
75.9
84.2
73 in
Width
75.9 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
65.9 in
Height
63.7 in
110
179.9
112.8
187.3
179.9 in
Length
187.3 in
110 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
X3 3.0si
X4 M
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
10.03 %
General
X3 3.0si
X4 M
E83
Generation
F98
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X3 3.0si
X4 M
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N52
Engine Series
BMW S58
N52-B30
Engine Code
S58-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
473 hp
at 6250 rpm
X3 3.0si
268 hp
473 hp
X4 M
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
X3 3.0si
232 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
X4 M
Performance
X3 3.0si
X4 M
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
X3 3.0si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
X4 M
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15.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.53 lb/hp
X3 3.0si
15.14 lb/hp
9.53 lb/hp
X4 M
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 3.0si
X4 M
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
22 mpg
X3 3.0si
23 mpg
22 mpg
X4 M
16 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
404 mi
Range
385 mi
X3 3.0si
404 mi
385 mi
X4 M
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
198.9 kWh
X3 3.0si
195.2 kWh
198.9 kWh
X4 M
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
414 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
X3 3.0si
X4 M
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft










44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft




















