The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14) vs. BMW X4 M40d Steptronic (18 - ..)

€ 50,300
BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14) X3 xDrive30d
€ 72,500
BMW X4 M40d Steptronic (18 - ..) X4 M40d
€ 50,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,500

ⓘ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 xDrive30d is 3.3 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the X4 M40d.
X3 xDrive30d
X4 M40d
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14)
74.1
82.6
63.8
Blueprint BMW X4 M40d Steptronic (18 - ..)
76.3
84.2
74.1 in
Width
76.3 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
65.4 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14)
110.6
183
Blueprint BMW X4 M40d Steptronic (18 - ..)
112.8
186.3
183 in
Length
186.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in

Vehicle Weight

X3 xDrive30d
X4 M40d
4134 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5567 lb
BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.81 %
BMW X4 M40d Steptronic (18 - ..)

General

X3 xDrive30d
X4 M40d
F25
Generation
G02
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

X3 xDrive30d
X4 M40d
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW B57
N57-D30
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 4400 rpm
X3 xDrive30d
254 hp
322 hp
X4 M40d
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
X3 xDrive30d
413 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
X4 M40d

Performance

X3 xDrive30d
X4 M40d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive30d

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

X4 M40d

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16.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.49 lb/hp
X3 xDrive30d
16.28 lb/hp
13.49 lb/hp
X4 M40d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

X3 xDrive30d
X4 M40d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
X3 xDrive30d
39 mpg
37 mpg
X4 M40d
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
694 mi
Range
661 mi
X3 xDrive30d
694 mi
661 mi
X4 M40d
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
131.6 kWh
X3 xDrive30d
123.4 kWh
131.6 kWh
X4 M40d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

X3 xDrive30d
X4 M40d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft