The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive25i (08 - 10) vs. BMW X4 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 42,600
€ 52,500
€ 42,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500
ⓘ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 xDrive25i is 4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the X4 xDrive28i.
X3 xDrive25i
X4 xDrive28i
65.9
73
78.2
63.9
74.1
82.6
73 in
Width
74.1 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
65.9 in
Height
63.9 in
110
179.9
110.6
183.9
179.9 in
Length
183.9 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
X3 xDrive25i
X4 xDrive28i
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.16 %
General
X3 xDrive25i
X4 xDrive28i
E83
Generation
F26
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X3 xDrive25i
X4 xDrive28i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
BMW N20
N52-B25
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
X3 xDrive25i
215 hp
242 hp
X4 xDrive28i
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
X3 xDrive25i
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
X4 xDrive28i
Performance
X3 xDrive25i
X4 xDrive28i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
X3 xDrive25i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
X4 xDrive28i
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18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.81 lb/hp
X3 xDrive25i
18.51 lb/hp
16.81 lb/hp
X4 xDrive28i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 xDrive25i
X4 xDrive28i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
32 mpg
X3 xDrive25i
25 mpg
32 mpg
X4 xDrive28i
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
447 mi
Range
570 mi
X3 xDrive25i
447 mi
570 mi
X4 xDrive28i
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
138.2 kWh
X3 xDrive25i
176.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
X4 xDrive28i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 xDrive25i
X4 xDrive28i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.6 cu ft
