The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X4 xDrive35i Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 58,800

€ 53,300

€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The X4 xDrive35i is 4 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the X3 xDrive35d.
X4 xDrive35i
X3 xDrive35d
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 xDrive35d
4167 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5302 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.07 %

General
X4 xDrive35i
X3 xDrive35d
F26
Generation
E83
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X4 xDrive35i
X3 xDrive35d
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW M57
N55-B30
Engine Code
M57-D30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
X4 xDrive35i
302 hp
282 hp
X3 xDrive35d
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
X4 xDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
X3 xDrive35d
Performance
X4 xDrive35i
X3 xDrive35d
153 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

X4 xDrive35i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive35d
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13.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
X4 xDrive35i
13.8 lb/hp
15.24 lb/hp
X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X4 xDrive35i
X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
30 mpg
X4 xDrive35i
28 mpg
30 mpg
X3 xDrive35d
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
501 mi
Range
534 mi
X4 xDrive35i
501 mi
534 mi
X3 xDrive35d
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).
160.5 kWh
X4 xDrive35i
157.2 kWh
160.5 kWh
X3 xDrive35d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X4 xDrive35i
X3 xDrive35d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









39.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft