The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X4 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW X3 xDrive18d (09 - 10)
€ 60,300
€ 35,900
€ 60,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 xDrive18d.
X4 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive18d
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 xDrive18d
4178 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.21 %
General
X4 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive18d
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 manual transmission
Engine
X4 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive18d
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B57
Engine Series
BMW N47
B57-D30
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
X4 xDrive30d
261 hp
141 hp
X3 xDrive18d
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
X4 xDrive30d
457 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
X3 xDrive18d
Performance
X4 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive18d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
X4 xDrive30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
X3 xDrive18d
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16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.38 lb/hp
X4 xDrive30d
16.01 lb/hp
28.38 lb/hp
X3 xDrive18d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X4 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive18d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
38 mpg
X4 xDrive30d
41 mpg
38 mpg
X3 xDrive18d
35 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
642 mi
Range
672 mi
X4 xDrive30d
642 mi
672 mi
X3 xDrive18d
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).
127.6 kWh
X4 xDrive30d
119.3 kWh
127.6 kWh
X3 xDrive18d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X4 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive18d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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


















