The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X4 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 55,900

€ 47,400

€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400
ⓘ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 xDrive30i.
X4 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive30i
1624
1881
2098
1674
1853
1987
1881 mm
Width
1853 mm
2098 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1987 mm
1624 mm
Height
1674 mm
2810
4671
2795
4569
4671 mm
Length
4569 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
X4 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive30i
1895 kg
Kerb Weight
1840 kg
2410 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2300 kg

Weight Difference:
55 kg
2.9 %

General
X4 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive30i
F26
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X4 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive30i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N52
N57-D30
Engine Code
N52-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 bhp
at 6650 rpm
X4 xDrive30d
254 bhp
268 bhp
X3 xDrive30i
560 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2750 rpm
X4 xDrive30d
560 NM
315 NM
X3 xDrive30i
Performance
X4 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive30i
145 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

X4 xDrive30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive30i
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7.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.87 kg/bhp
X4 xDrive30d
7.46 kg/bhp
6.87 kg/bhp
X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X4 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
29 mpg
X4 xDrive30d
48 mpg
29 mpg
X3 xDrive30i
43 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
706 mi
Range
429 mi
X4 xDrive30d
706 mi
429 mi
X3 xDrive30i
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).
183.8 kWh
X4 xDrive30d
121.3 kWh
183.8 kWh
X3 xDrive30i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X4 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive30i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
480 L









1400 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L