BMW X4 2021 vs BMW X3 2021
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW X4 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW X3 can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW X3 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | 1.6 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. BMW X3 is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 - 360 HP | 150 - 360 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 - 700 NM | 250 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 - 8.4 seconds | 4.9 - 9.4 seconds | |
| In general, BMW X4 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than BMW X3. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 - 9.8 | 2.6 - 9.8 | |
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BMW X4 petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW X3. On average, a BMW X4 with diesel engines consumes about the same amount of fuel per 100 km as a BMW X3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 204 mm (8 inches) | 204 mm (8 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.90 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, 4 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, if possible |
1430 litres | 1600 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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: | ~ 2`477 kg | ~ 2`461 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`888 kg | ~ 1`852 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 589 kg | ~ 609 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 47 200 | 43 400 | |
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