The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X4 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14)

€ 52,500
BMW X4 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16) X4 xDrive28i
€ 50,300
BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14) X3 xDrive30d
€ 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
Blueprint BMW X4 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16)
74.1
82.6
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint BMW X4 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16)
110.6
183.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14)
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
5269 lb
BMW X4 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.6 %
BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14)

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

292 ft
0.000 sec

X4 xDrive28i

62 mph 62
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
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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