The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X4 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 52,500

€ 50,300

€ 52,500
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 a little. Both cars are the same width, but the X4 xDrive28i is 0.9 inches longer and 1.5 inches lower.
X4 xDrive28i
X3 xDrive30d
63.9
74.1
82.6
65.4
74.1
82.6
74.1 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 xDrive28i
X3 xDrive30d
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4134 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.6 %

General
X4 xDrive28i
X3 xDrive30d
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 xDrive28i
X3 xDrive30d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW N57
N20-B20
Engine Code
N57-D30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
X4 xDrive28i
242 hp
254 hp
X3 xDrive30d
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
X4 xDrive28i
258 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
X3 xDrive30d
Performance
X4 xDrive28i
X3 xDrive30d
144 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

X4 xDrive28i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive30d
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16.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.28 lb/hp
X4 xDrive28i
16.81 lb/hp
16.28 lb/hp
X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X4 xDrive28i
X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
X4 xDrive28i
32 mpg
39 mpg
X3 xDrive30d
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
570 mi
Range
694 mi
X4 xDrive28i
570 mi
694 mi
X3 xDrive30d
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).
123.4 kWh
X4 xDrive28i
138.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
X3 xDrive30d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X4 xDrive28i
X3 xDrive30d
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