The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW X4 M40i Steptronic (18 - ..)

€ 47,400
BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10) X3 xDrive30i
€ 71,500
BMW X4 M40i Steptronic (18 - ..) X4 M40i
€ 47,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,500

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The X3 xDrive30i is 6.5 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the X4 M40i.
X3 xDrive30i
X4 M40i
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
73
78.2
63.8
Blueprint BMW X4 M40i Steptronic (18 - ..)
76.3
84.2
73 in
Width
76.3 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
65.9 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
110
179.9
Blueprint BMW X4 M40i Steptronic (18 - ..)
112.8
186.3
179.9 in
Length
186.3 in
110 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in

Vehicle Weight

X3 xDrive30i
X4 M40i
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5357 lb
BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.15 %
BMW X4 M40i Steptronic (18 - ..)

General

X3 xDrive30i
X4 M40i
E83
Generation
G02
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

X3 xDrive30i
X4 M40i
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N52
Engine Series
BMW B58
N52-B30
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5500 rpm
X3 xDrive30i
268 hp
349 hp
X4 M40i
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
X3 xDrive30i
232 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
X4 M40i

Performance

X3 xDrive30i
X4 M40i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive30i

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

X4 M40i

 REPLAY
15.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12 lb/hp
X3 xDrive30i
15.14 lb/hp
12 lb/hp
X4 M40i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

X3 xDrive30i
X4 M40i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
26 mpg
X3 xDrive30i
24 mpg
26 mpg
X4 M40i
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
429 mi
Range
449 mi
X3 xDrive30i
429 mi
449 mi
X4 M40i
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
170.4 kWh
X3 xDrive30i
183.8 kWh
170.4 kWh
X4 M40i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
375 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
414 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

X3 xDrive30i
X4 M40i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft