Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) · Facelift 2017 420ivsBMW X3 (G01) 20d

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

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) · Facelift 2017

420i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2017-2020
VS

BMW X3 (G01)

20d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2017-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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BMW X3 (G01) 20d

  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    142 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420iBMWX3 (G01)20d
Power
184hp137kW
190hp142kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
2,420kg5,335lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
98.0s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
95.7s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
36.0s
Calculated
51.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
968km601mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,640mm183in
4,708mm185in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,891mm74in
Height
1,392mm55in
1,676mm66in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,589mm63in
1,636mm64in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
445L
550L
Max trunk volume-
1,600L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
142g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420iBMW X3 (G01) 20dPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G01) 20d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i5,000 rpm1,350-4,600 rpm5,250 rpm
BMWX3 (G01)20d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420iBMWX3 (G01)20d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.0 s
51.3 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
91 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
184 hp
137 kW
BMWX3 (G01)20d
190 hp
142 kW

BMW X3 (G01) 20d has 6 hp more than BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420i and BMW X3 (G01) 20d: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G01)20d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
BMWX3 (G01)20d
1,750 kg
3,858 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
231 km/h
144 mph
BMWX3 (G01)20d
213 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i7.8 s
BMWX3 (G01)20d8.0 s

Although BMW X3 (G01) 20d has more power, BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420i and BMW X3 (G01) 20d: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)20d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (G01) 20d and BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420i: 0.8 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G01)20d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
968 km
601 mi
BMWX3 (G01)20d
1,111 km
690 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
184 hp
137 kW
7.8 s
231 km/h
144 mph
BMWX3 (G01)20d
190 hp
142 kW
8.0 s
213 km/h
132 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
BMWX3 (G01)20d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,708 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)20d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

BMW X3 (G01) 20d 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.8 s
BMWX3 (G01)20d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.0 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)20d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420iBMWX3 (G01)20d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.0 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,708 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
Range score
968 km
601 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
142 g/km
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420iBMW X3 (G01) 20d
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420i

  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW X3 (G01) 20d

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 143 km (89 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 105 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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