The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X4 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 55,900
€ 46,700
€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700
ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer and 1.5 inches lower.
X4 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive28i
63.9
74.1
82.6
65.4
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
110.6
183.9
110.6
183
183.9 in
Length
183 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
X4 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive28i
4178 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.27 %
General
X4 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive28i
F26
Generation
F25
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X4 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive28i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N20
N57-D30
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
X4 xDrive30d
254 hp
242 hp
X3 xDrive28i
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
X4 xDrive30d
413 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
X3 xDrive28i
Performance
X4 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive28i
145 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
X4 xDrive30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
X3 xDrive28i
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16.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
X4 xDrive30d
16.45 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
X3 xDrive28i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X4 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive28i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
X4 xDrive30d
40 mpg
31 mpg
X3 xDrive28i
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
706 mi
Range
555 mi
X4 xDrive30d
706 mi
555 mi
X3 xDrive28i
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).
142.1 kWh
X4 xDrive30d
121.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
X3 xDrive28i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X4 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive28i
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
