The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X4 M40i Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 71,500
€ 43,600
€ 71,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600
ⓘ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 M40i is 6.5 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the X3 2.5si.
X4 M40i
X3 2.5si
63.8
76.3
84.2
65.9
73
78.2
76.3 in
Width
73 in
84.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
63.8 in
Height
65.9 in
112.8
186.3
110
179.9
186.3 in
Length
179.9 in
112.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
X4 M40i
X3 2.5si
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.68 %
General
X4 M40i
X3 2.5si
G02
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X4 M40i
X3 2.5si
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
BMW N52
B58-B30
Engine Code
N52-B25


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
349 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
X4 M40i
349 hp
215 hp
X3 2.5si
369 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
X4 M40i
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
X3 2.5si
Performance
X4 M40i
X3 2.5si
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
X4 M40i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
X3 2.5si
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12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.76 lb/hp
X4 M40i
12 lb/hp
18.76 lb/hp
X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X4 M40i
X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
23 mpg
X4 M40i
26 mpg
23 mpg
X3 2.5si
20 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
449 mi
Range
412 mi
X4 M40i
449 mi
412 mi
X3 2.5si
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
191.4 kWh
X4 M40i
170.4 kWh
191.4 kWh
X3 2.5si
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
414 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X4 M40i
X3 2.5si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 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






















