The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (12 - 14) vs. BMW X4 M Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 46,700
€ 87,100
€ 46,700
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 slightly. The X3 xDrive28i is 4.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the X4 M.
X3 xDrive28i
X4 M
65.4
74.1
82.6
63.7
75.9
84.2
74.1 in
Width
75.9 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
65.4 in
Height
63.7 in
110.6
183
112.8
187.3
183 in
Length
187.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
X3 xDrive28i
X4 M
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
12.22 %
General
X3 xDrive28i
X4 M
F25
Generation
F98
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X3 xDrive28i
X4 M
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW S58
N20-B20
Engine Code
S58-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
473 hp
at 6250 rpm
X3 xDrive28i
242 hp
473 hp
X4 M
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
X3 xDrive28i
258 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
X4 M
Performance
X3 xDrive28i
X4 M
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
X3 xDrive28i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
X4 M
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16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.53 lb/hp
X3 xDrive28i
16.35 lb/hp
9.53 lb/hp
X4 M
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 xDrive28i
X4 M
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
22 mpg
X3 xDrive28i
31 mpg
22 mpg
X4 M
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
555 mi
Range
385 mi
X3 xDrive28i
555 mi
385 mi
X4 M
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 xDrive28i
142.1 kWh
198.9 kWh
X4 M
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
414 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
X3 xDrive28i
X4 M
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft











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















