BMW X4 2021 vs BMW X3 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW X4) 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 X3) 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: | 286 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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BMW X4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X4 engine produces 41 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 300 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): | 7.0 | 9.8 | |
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The BMW X4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X4 consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that by driving the BMW X4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 420 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW X4 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: | 390'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW X4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, 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 2021 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 X3 2021 2.0 engine | |||
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`530 kg | 2`450 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`935 kg | 1`810 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 595 kg | 640 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 48 000 | 43 400 | |
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