The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X4 xDrive35d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance (12 - 14)
€ 60,900

€ 41,300

€ 60,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,300
ⓘ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 xDrive35d is 0.9 inches longer and 1.5 inches lower.
X4 xDrive35d
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
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 xDrive35d
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
4266 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.5 %

General
X4 xDrive35d
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
F26
Generation
F25
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 xDrive35d
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N47
N57-D30
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
X4 xDrive35d
309 hp
181 hp
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
X4 xDrive35d
465 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Performance
X4 xDrive35d
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
153 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

X4 xDrive35d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
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13.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
X4 xDrive35d
13.81 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X4 xDrive35d
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
42 mpg
X4 xDrive35d
39 mpg
42 mpg
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
35 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
694 mi
Range
743 mi
X4 xDrive35d
694 mi
743 mi
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
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).
115.2 kWh
X4 xDrive35d
123.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X4 xDrive35d
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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