The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X4 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 55,900
€ 46,600
€ 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 4 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the X3 3.0d DPF.
X4 xDrive30d
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 xDrive30d
X3 3.0d DPF
4178 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5192 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.53 %
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 (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
X4 xDrive30d
254 hp
215 hp
X3 3.0d DPF
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
X4 xDrive30d
413 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
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
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
X4 xDrive30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
X3 3.0d DPF
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16.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.33 lb/hp
X4 xDrive30d
16.45 lb/hp
19.33 lb/hp
X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X4 xDrive30d
X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
27 mpg
X4 xDrive30d
40 mpg
27 mpg
X3 3.0d DPF
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
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).
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
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X4 xDrive30d
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
















