The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X4 xDrive35i Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 58,800

€ 52,100

€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,100
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer and 1.5 inches lower.
X4 xDrive35i
X3 xDrive30d
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
183.3
183.9 in
Length
183.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
X4 xDrive35i
X3 xDrive30d
4167 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
5302 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5313 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.26 %

General
X4 xDrive35i
X3 xDrive30d
F26
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X4 xDrive35i
X3 xDrive30d
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW N57
N55-B30
Engine Code
N57-D30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
X4 xDrive35i
302 hp
254 hp
X3 xDrive30d
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
X4 xDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
X3 xDrive30d
Performance
X4 xDrive35i
X3 xDrive30d
153 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

X4 xDrive35i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive30d
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13.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.45 lb/hp
X4 xDrive35i
13.8 lb/hp
16.45 lb/hp
X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X4 xDrive35i
X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
40 mpg
X4 xDrive35i
28 mpg
40 mpg
X3 xDrive30d
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
501 mi
Range
706 mi
X4 xDrive35i
501 mi
706 mi
X3 xDrive30d
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).
121.3 kWh
X4 xDrive35i
157.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
X3 xDrive30d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X4 xDrive35i
X3 xDrive30d
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