The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X4 M Competition Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 95,600
€ 47,900
€ 95,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,900
ⓘ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 X4 M Competition is 7.4 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the X3 xDrive30d.
X4 M Competition
X3 xDrive30d
63.8
75.9
84.2
65.9
73
78.2
75.9 in
Width
73 in
84.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
63.8 in
Height
65.9 in
112.8
187.3
110
179.9
187.3 in
Length
179.9 in
112.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
X4 M Competition
X3 xDrive30d
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5192 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
7.83 %
General
X4 M Competition
X3 xDrive30d
F98
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X4 M Competition
X3 xDrive30d
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S58
Engine Series
BMW M57
S58-B30
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
503 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
X4 M Competition
503 hp
215 hp
X3 xDrive30d
443 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
X4 M Competition
443 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
X3 xDrive30d
Performance
X4 M Competition
X3 xDrive30d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
X4 M Competition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
X3 xDrive30d
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8.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.33 lb/hp
X4 M Competition
8.96 lb/hp
19.33 lb/hp
X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X4 M Competition
X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
31 mpg
X4 M Competition
22 mpg
31 mpg
X3 xDrive30d
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
385 mi
Range
541 mi
X4 M Competition
385 mi
541 mi
X3 xDrive30d
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
158.4 kWh
X4 M Competition
198.9 kWh
158.4 kWh
X3 xDrive30d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
417 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X4 M Competition
X3 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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

















