The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X4 M40d Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 72,500
€ 50,300
€ 72,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,300
ⓘ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 X4 M40d is 3.3 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the X3 xDrive30d.
X4 M40d
X3 xDrive30d
63.8
76.3
84.2
65.4
74.1
82.6
76.3 in
Width
74.1 in
84.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
63.8 in
Height
65.4 in
112.8
186.3
110.6
183
186.3 in
Length
183 in
112.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
X4 M40d
X3 xDrive30d
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4134 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.81 %
General
X4 M40d
X3 xDrive30d
G02
Generation
F25
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
X4 M40d
X3 xDrive30d
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B57
Engine Series
BMW N57
B57-D30
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
X4 M40d
322 hp
254 hp
X3 xDrive30d
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
X4 M40d
502 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
X3 xDrive30d
Performance
X4 M40d
X3 xDrive30d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
X4 M40d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
X3 xDrive30d
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13.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.28 lb/hp
X4 M40d
13.49 lb/hp
16.28 lb/hp
X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X4 M40d
X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
X4 M40d
37 mpg
39 mpg
X3 xDrive30d
32 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
661 mi
Range
694 mi
X4 M40d
661 mi
694 mi
X3 xDrive30d
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
123.4 kWh
X4 M40d
131.6 kWh
123.4 kWh
X3 xDrive30d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X4 M40d
X3 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft











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

















