The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X4 M40i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 68,400
€ 55,300
€ 68,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The X4 M40i is 0.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the X3 xDrive35d.
X4 M40i
X3 xDrive35d
63.9
74.8
82.6
65.4
74.1
82.6
74.8 in
Width
74.1 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
63.9 in
Height
65.4 in
110.6
183.9
110.6
183
183.9 in
Length
183 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
X4 M40i
X3 xDrive35d
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.52 %
General
X4 M40i
X3 xDrive35d
F26
Generation
F25
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X4 M40i
X3 xDrive35d
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW N57
N55-B30
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
355 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
X4 M40i
355 hp
309 hp
X3 xDrive35d
343 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
X4 M40i
343 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
X3 xDrive35d
Performance
X4 M40i
X3 xDrive35d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
X4 M40i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
X3 xDrive35d
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11.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
X4 M40i
11.89 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X4 M40i
X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
39 mpg
X4 M40i
27 mpg
39 mpg
X3 xDrive35d
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
484 mi
Range
682 mi
X4 M40i
484 mi
682 mi
X3 xDrive35d
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
125.5 kWh
X4 M40i
162.9 kWh
125.5 kWh
X3 xDrive35d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X4 M40i
X3 xDrive35d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
39.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
