The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X4 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 60,300
€ 52,000
€ 60,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The X4 xDrive30d is 7.2 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the X3 3.0sd DPF.
X4 xDrive30d
X3 3.0sd DPF
63.8
75.5
84.2
65.9
73
78.2
75.5 in
Width
73 in
84.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
63.8 in
Height
65.9 in
112.8
187.1
110
179.9
187.1 in
Length
179.9 in
112.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
X4 xDrive30d
X3 3.0sd DPF
4178 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.81 %
General
X4 xDrive30d
X3 3.0sd DPF
G02
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 3.0sd DPF
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
BMW M57
B57-D30
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
X4 xDrive30d
261 hp
282 hp
X3 3.0sd DPF
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
X4 xDrive30d
457 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
X3 3.0sd DPF
Performance
X4 xDrive30d
X3 3.0sd DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
X4 xDrive30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
X3 3.0sd DPF
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16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
X4 xDrive30d
16.01 lb/hp
15.24 lb/hp
X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X4 xDrive30d
X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
27 mpg
X4 xDrive30d
41 mpg
27 mpg
X3 3.0sd DPF
35 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
642 mi
Range
478 mi
X4 xDrive30d
642 mi
478 mi
X3 3.0sd DPF
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
179 kWh
X4 xDrive30d
119.3 kWh
179 kWh
X3 3.0sd DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
291 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X4 xDrive30d
X3 3.0sd DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
















