The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X4 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW X3 xDrive25i (08 - 10)

€ 55,900
BMW X4 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16) X4 xDrive30d
€ 42,600
BMW X3 xDrive25i (08 - 10) X3 xDrive25i
€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600

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 xDrive25i.
X4 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive25i
63.9
Blueprint BMW X4 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)
74.1
82.6
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive25i (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint BMW X4 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)
110.6
183.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive25i (08 - 10)
110
179.9
183.9 in
Length
179.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

X4 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive25i
4178 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
BMW X4 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.74 %
BMW X3 xDrive25i (08 - 10)

General

X4 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive25i
F26
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

X4 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive25i
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N52
N57-D30
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
X4 xDrive30d
254 hp
215 hp
X3 xDrive25i
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
X4 xDrive30d
413 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
X3 xDrive25i

Performance

X4 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive25i
145 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

X4 xDrive30d

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive25i

 REPLAY
16.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
X4 xDrive30d
16.45 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
X3 xDrive25i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

X4 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive25i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
25 mpg
X4 xDrive30d
40 mpg
25 mpg
X3 xDrive25i
36 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
447 mi
X4 xDrive30d
706 mi
447 mi
X3 xDrive25i
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).
176.2 kWh
X4 xDrive30d
121.3 kWh
176.2 kWh
X3 xDrive25i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

X4 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive25i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
39.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft