The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14) vs. BMW X4 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 50,300

€ 52,500

€ 50,300
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 a little. Both cars are the same width, but the X3 xDrive30d is 2.3 cm shorter and 3.7 cm taller.
X3 xDrive30d
X4 xDrive28i
1661
1881
2098
1624
1881
2098
1881 mm
Width
1881 mm
2098 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2098 mm
1661 mm
Height
1624 mm
2810
4648
2810
4671
4648 mm
Length
4671 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
X3 xDrive30d
X4 xDrive28i
1875 kg
Kerb Weight
1845 kg
2390 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2360 kg

Weight Difference:
30 kg
1.6 %

General
X3 xDrive30d
X4 xDrive28i
F25
Generation
F26
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X3 xDrive30d
X4 xDrive28i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N20
N57-D30
Engine Code
N20-B20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
X3 xDrive30d
254 bhp
242 bhp
X4 xDrive28i
560 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1250 rpm
X3 xDrive30d
560 NM
350 NM
X4 xDrive28i
Performance
X3 xDrive30d
X4 xDrive28i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

X4 xDrive28i
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7.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.62 kg/bhp
X3 xDrive30d
7.38 kg/bhp
7.62 kg/bhp
X4 xDrive28i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 xDrive30d
X4 xDrive28i
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
39 mpg
X3 xDrive30d
47 mpg
39 mpg
X4 xDrive28i
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
694 mi
Range
570 mi
X3 xDrive30d
694 mi
570 mi
X4 xDrive28i
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).
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 xDrive30d
123.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
X4 xDrive28i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 xDrive30d
X4 xDrive28i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
550 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1400 L