The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X4 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20d (14 - 17)

€ 55,900
BMW X4 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16) X4 xDrive30d
€ 43,600
BMW X3 xDrive20d (14 - 17) X3 xDrive20d
€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the X4 xDrive30d is 0.6 inches longer and 1.5 inches lower.
X4 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive20d
63.9
Blueprint BMW X4 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)
74.1
82.6
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive20d (14 - 17)
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 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)
110.6
183.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive20d (14 - 17)
110.6
183.3
183.9 in
Length
183.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

X4 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive20d
4178 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5181 lb
BMW X4 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.74 %
BMW X3 xDrive20d (14 - 17)

General

X4 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive20d
F26
Generation
F25
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 manual transmission

Engine

X4 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive20d
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW B47
N57-D30
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
X4 xDrive30d
254 hp
187 hp
X3 xDrive20d
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
X4 xDrive30d
413 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
X3 xDrive20d

Performance

X4 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive20d
145 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

X4 xDrive30d

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive20d

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16.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
X4 xDrive30d
16.45 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
X3 xDrive20d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

X4 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive20d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
X4 xDrive30d
40 mpg
46 mpg
X3 xDrive20d
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
816 mi
X4 xDrive30d
706 mi
816 mi
X3 xDrive20d
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).
104.9 kWh
X4 xDrive30d
121.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
X3 xDrive20d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

X4 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive20d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
39.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft