The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X4 xDrive35i Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20i Automatic (11 - 14)

€ 58,800
BMW X4 xDrive35i Steptronic (14 - 16) X4 xDrive35i
€ 40,300
BMW X3 xDrive20i Automatic (11 - 14) X3 xDrive20i
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300

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 xDrive35i is 0.9 inches longer and 1.5 inches lower.
X4 xDrive35i
X3 xDrive20i
63.9
Blueprint BMW X4 xDrive35i Steptronic (14 - 16)
74.1
82.6
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive20i Automatic (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint BMW X4 xDrive35i Steptronic (14 - 16)
110.6
183.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive20i Automatic (11 - 14)
110.6
183
183.9 in
Length
183 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

X4 xDrive35i
X3 xDrive20i
4167 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5302 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5093 lb
BMW X4 xDrive35i Steptronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.02 %
BMW X3 xDrive20i Automatic (11 - 14)

General

X4 xDrive35i
X3 xDrive20i
F26
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

X4 xDrive35i
X3 xDrive20i
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW N20
N55-B30
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
X4 xDrive35i
302 hp
181 hp
X3 xDrive20i
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
X4 xDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
X3 xDrive20i

Performance

X4 xDrive35i
X3 xDrive20i
153 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

X4 xDrive35i

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive20i

 REPLAY
13.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.86 lb/hp
X4 xDrive35i
13.8 lb/hp
21.86 lb/hp
X3 xDrive20i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

X4 xDrive35i
X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
X4 xDrive35i
28 mpg
31 mpg
X3 xDrive20i
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
501 mi
Range
555 mi
X4 xDrive35i
501 mi
555 mi
X3 xDrive20i
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).
142.1 kWh
X4 xDrive35i
157.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
X3 xDrive20i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

X4 xDrive35i
X3 xDrive20i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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