The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X4 xDrive35i Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW X3 2.5si (06 - 08)
€ 58,800
€ 41,400
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400
ⓘ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 xDrive35i is 4 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the X3 2.5si.
X4 xDrive35i
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 xDrive35i
X3 2.5si
4167 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5302 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.49 %
General
X4 xDrive35i
X3 2.5si
F26
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
X4 xDrive35i
X3 2.5si
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW N52
N55-B30
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
X4 xDrive35i
302 hp
215 hp
X3 2.5si
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
X4 xDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
X3 2.5si
Performance
X4 xDrive35i
X3 2.5si
153 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
X4 xDrive35i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
X3 2.5si
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13.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
X4 xDrive35i
13.8 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X4 xDrive35i
X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
24 mpg
X4 xDrive35i
28 mpg
24 mpg
X3 2.5si
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
501 mi
Range
421 mi
X4 xDrive35i
501 mi
421 mi
X3 2.5si
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
187.5 kWh
X4 xDrive35i
157.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
X3 2.5si
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X4 xDrive35i
X3 2.5si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
39.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
