The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X4 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08)

€ 55,900
BMW X4 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16) X4 xDrive30d
€ 46,600
 BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08) X3 3.0d DPF
€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The X4 xDrive30d is 10.2 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 5 cm lower than the X3 3.0d DPF.
X4 xDrive30d
X3 3.0d DPF
1624
Blueprint BMW X4 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)
1881
2098
1674
Blueprint BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
1853
1987
1881 mm
Width
1853 mm
2098 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1987 mm
1624 mm
Height
1674 mm
Blueprint BMW X4 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)
2810
4671
Blueprint BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
2795
4569
4671 mm
Length
4569 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm

Vehicle Weight

X4 xDrive30d
X3 3.0d DPF
1895 kg
Kerb Weight
1885 kg
2410 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2355 kg
BMW X4 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.53 %
BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08)

General

X4 xDrive30d
X3 3.0d DPF
F26
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

X4 xDrive30d
X3 3.0d DPF
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW M57
N57-D30
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 4000 rpm
X4 xDrive30d
254 bhp
215 bhp
X3 3.0d DPF
560 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
X4 xDrive30d
560 NM
500 NM
X3 3.0d DPF

Performance

X4 xDrive30d
X3 3.0d DPF
145 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

81 m
0.000 sec

X4 xDrive30d

62 mph 62
mph

107 m
0.000 sec

X3 3.0d DPF

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7.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.77 kg/bhp
X4 xDrive30d
7.46 kg/bhp
8.77 kg/bhp
X3 3.0d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

X4 xDrive30d
X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
33 mpg
X4 xDrive30d
48 mpg
33 mpg
X3 3.0d DPF
43 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
484 mi
X4 xDrive30d
706 mi
484 mi
X3 3.0d DPF
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
176.9 kWh
X4 xDrive30d
121.3 kWh
176.9 kWh
X3 3.0d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

X4 xDrive30d
X3 3.0d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
1400 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L