The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 sDrive18d Automatic (12 - 14) vs. BMW X4 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..)

€ 38,800
BMW X3 sDrive18d Automatic (12 - 14) X3 sDrive18d
€ 60,300
BMW X4 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..) X4 xDrive30d
€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,300

ⓘ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 sDrive18d is 4.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the X4 xDrive30d.
X3 sDrive18d
X4 xDrive30d
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 sDrive18d Automatic (12 - 14)
74.1
82.6
63.8
Blueprint BMW X4 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..)
75.5
84.2
74.1 in
Width
75.5 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
65.4 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint BMW X3 sDrive18d Automatic (12 - 14)
110.6
183
Blueprint BMW X4 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..)
112.8
187.1
183 in
Length
187.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in

Vehicle Weight

X3 sDrive18d
X4 xDrive30d
3869 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5423 lb
BMW X3 sDrive18d Automatic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.4 %
BMW X4 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..)

General

X3 sDrive18d
X4 xDrive30d
F25
Generation
G02
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic 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 B57
N47-D20
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
X3 sDrive18d
141 hp
261 hp
X4 xDrive30d
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
X3 sDrive18d
266 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
X4 xDrive30d

Performance

X3 sDrive18d
X4 xDrive30d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

X3 sDrive18d

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

X4 xDrive30d

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27.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
X3 sDrive18d
27.44 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
X4 xDrive30d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

X3 sDrive18d
X4 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
X3 sDrive18d
44 mpg
41 mpg
X4 xDrive30d
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
771 mi
Range
642 mi
X3 sDrive18d
771 mi
642 mi
X4 xDrive30d
Environmental Impact
111 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).
119.3 kWh
X3 sDrive18d
111 kWh
119.3 kWh
X4 xDrive30d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

X3 sDrive18d
X4 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft