Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330ivsBMW X4 (G02) 30i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

330i

258 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2022
VS

BMW X4 (G02)

30i

252 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2018-2021

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,470 kg
    3,241 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    176 hp/t
    131 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    967 km
    601 mi
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330iBMWX4 (G02)30i
Power
258hp192kW
252hp188kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
55.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
86.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
17.1s
Calculated
27.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
967km601mi
Calculated
890km553mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,752mm187in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,918mm76in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,621mm64in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,589mm63in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,666mm66in
Ground clearance
136mm5in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
480L
525L
Max trunk volume-
1,430L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
65L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
168g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330iBMW X4 (G02) 30iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X4 (G02) 30i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i5,000-6,500 rpm1,550-4,400 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX4 (G02)30i5,200-6,500 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330iBMWX4 (G02)30i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.1 s
27.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i
258 hp
192 kW
BMWX4 (G02)30i
252 hp
188 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i has 6 hp more than BMW X4 (G02) 30i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X4 (G02) 30i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMWX4 (G02)30i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
BMWX4 (G02)30i
1,720 kg
3,792 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX4 (G02)30i
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i5.8 s
BMWX4 (G02)30i6.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i and BMW X4 (G02) 30i: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMWX4 (G02)30i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i and BMW X4 (G02) 30i: 1.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
BMWX4 (G02)30i
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i
967 km
601 mi
BMWX4 (G02)30i
890 km
553 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i
258 hp
192 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX4 (G02)30i
252 hp
188 kW
6.3 s
240 km/h
149 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
BMWX4 (G02)30i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,752 mm
187.1 in
Height
1,621 mm
63.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMWX4 (G02)30i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
5.8 s
BMWX4 (G02)30i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330i
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMWX4 (G02)30i
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)330iBMWX4 (G02)30i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,752 mm
187.1 in
Height
1,621 mm
63.8 in
Range score
967 km
601 mi
890 km
553 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
168 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330iBMW X4 (G02) 30i
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 77 km (48 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 29 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW X4 (G02) 30i

  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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