BMW X4 2014 vs BMW X3 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (BMW X4) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW X3) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
| BMW X4 engine produces 6 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 130 NM less than BMW X3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.2 | |
| 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 2 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 300 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: | 67 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 880 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: | 300'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 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 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 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.66 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X4 is 1 cm longer than the BMW X3, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW X4 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1400 litres | 1600 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW X4 has 50 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 200 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`325 | 2`365 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 19 800 | 19 800 | |
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