The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X4 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08)
€ 52,500

€ 44,500

€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The X4 xDrive28i is 4 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the X3 3.0d DPF.
X4 xDrive28i
X3 3.0d DPF
63.9
74.1
82.6
65.9
73
78.2
74.1 in
Width
73 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
63.9 in
Height
65.9 in
110.6
183.9
110
179.9
183.9 in
Length
179.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
X4 xDrive28i
X3 3.0d DPF
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.86 %

General
X4 xDrive28i
X3 3.0d DPF
F26
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 manual transmission
Engine
X4 xDrive28i
X3 3.0d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW M57
N20-B20
Engine Code
M57-D30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
X4 xDrive28i
242 hp
215 hp
X3 3.0d DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
X4 xDrive28i
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
X3 3.0d DPF
Performance
X4 xDrive28i
X3 3.0d DPF
144 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

X4 xDrive28i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

X3 3.0d DPF
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16.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
X4 xDrive28i
16.81 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X4 xDrive28i
X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
30 mpg
X4 xDrive28i
32 mpg
30 mpg
X3 3.0d DPF
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
570 mi
Range
527 mi
X4 xDrive28i
570 mi
527 mi
X3 3.0d DPF
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
162.5 kWh
X4 xDrive28i
138.2 kWh
162.5 kWh
X3 3.0d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X4 xDrive28i
X3 3.0d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









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