BMW X3 2014 vs BMW X4 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW X3) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (BMW X4) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
| BMW X3 engine produces 6 HP more power than BMW X4, whereas torque is 130 NM more than BMW X4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X3 consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X4, which means that by driving the BMW X3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1280 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 330'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW X3 2014 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW X3 2014 2.0 engine BMW X4 2014 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW X4 2014 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.62 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X3 is 1 cm shorter than the BMW X4, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW X3 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1400 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW X3 has 50 litres more trunk space than the BMW X4. The BMW X4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 200 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`365 | 2`325 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 19 800 | 19 800 | |
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