BMW X4 2018 vs BMW X3 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 326 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 680 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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BMW X4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X4 engine produces 61 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 60 NM more than BMW X3. Thanks to more power BMW X4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X4 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X4 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X4 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 204 mm (8 inches) | 204 mm (8 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.68 m | |
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BMW X4 is larger, but lower. BMW X4 is 4 cm longer than the BMW X3, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW X4 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1430 litres | 1600 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW X4 has 25 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. This could mean that the BMW X4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 170 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X4 is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW X3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`525 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 38 800 | 32 600 | |
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