The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 sDrive18d (12 - 14) vs. BMW X4 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 36,600
€ 55,900
€ 36,600
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 a little. Both cars are the same width, but the X3 sDrive18d is 0.9 inches shorter and 1.5 inches taller.
X3 sDrive18d
X4 xDrive30d
65.4
74.1
82.6
63.9
74.1
82.6
74.1 in
Width
74.1 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
65.4 in
Height
63.9 in
110.6
183
110.6
183.9
183 in
Length
183.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
X3 sDrive18d
X4 xDrive30d
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5313 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.45 %
General
X3 sDrive18d
X4 xDrive30d
F25
Generation
F26
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X3 sDrive18d
X4 xDrive30d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N57
N47-D20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
X3 sDrive18d
141 hp
254 hp
X4 xDrive30d
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
X3 sDrive18d
266 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
X4 xDrive30d
Performance
X3 sDrive18d
X4 xDrive30d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
X3 sDrive18d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
X4 xDrive30d
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27.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.45 lb/hp
X3 sDrive18d
27.13 lb/hp
16.45 lb/hp
X4 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 sDrive18d
X4 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
X3 sDrive18d
46 mpg
40 mpg
X4 xDrive30d
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
816 mi
Range
706 mi
X3 sDrive18d
816 mi
706 mi
X4 xDrive30d
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
121.3 kWh
X3 sDrive18d
104.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
X4 xDrive30d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 sDrive18d
X4 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.6 cu ft
