The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X4 xDrive35d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 60,900
€ 43,600
€ 60,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600
ⓘ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 xDrive35d is 4 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the X3 2.5si.
X4 xDrive35d
X3 2.5si
63.9
74.1
82.6
65.9
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
110.6
183.9
110
179.9
183.9 in
Length
179.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
X4 xDrive35d
X3 2.5si
4266 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.41 %
General
X4 xDrive35d
X3 2.5si
F26
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X4 xDrive35d
X3 2.5si
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
X4 xDrive35d
309 hp
215 hp
X3 2.5si
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
X4 xDrive35d
465 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
X3 2.5si
Performance
X4 xDrive35d
X3 2.5si
153 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
X4 xDrive35d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
X3 2.5si
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13.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.76 lb/hp
X4 xDrive35d
13.81 lb/hp
18.76 lb/hp
X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X4 xDrive35d
X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
23 mpg
X4 xDrive35d
39 mpg
23 mpg
X3 2.5si
35 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
694 mi
Range
412 mi
X4 xDrive35d
694 mi
412 mi
X3 2.5si
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
191.4 kWh
X4 xDrive35d
123.4 kWh
191.4 kWh
X3 2.5si
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X4 xDrive35d
X3 2.5si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
39.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
