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BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 420ivsBMW X3 (G01 LCI) · Facelift 2021 20i

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

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22)

420i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2024
VS

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) · Facelift 2021

20i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2021-2024

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 420i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,525 kg
    3,362 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,017 km
    632 mi
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420iBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,410kg5,313lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
92.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
103.8s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
30.7s
Calculated
52.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
102hp/t76kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
167Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,017km632mi
Calculated
774km481mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,768mm188in
4,708mm185in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,891mm74in
Height
1,383mm54in
1,676mm66in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,611mm63in
1,636mm64in
Ground clearance
127mm5in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
440L
550L
Max trunk volume-
1,600L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
59L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 420iBMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 20iPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 420i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 20i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420i5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420iBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.7 s
52.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420i
184 hp
137 kW
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420i
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
1,800 kg
3,968 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 (G22)420i
240 km/h
149 mph
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 420i and BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 20i: 0.9 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 (G22)420i
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 420i and BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 20i: 2.6 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 (G22)420i
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420i
1,017 km
632 mi
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
774 km
481 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420i
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
240 km/h
149 mph
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
184 hp
137 kW
8.4 s
215 km/h
134 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 (G22)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,768 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 in
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 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 (G22)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 420i 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 (G22)420i
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.5 s
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
8.4 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 (G22)420i
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420iBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
8.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,768 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 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
1,017 km
632 mi
774 km
481 mi
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 420iBMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 20i
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 420i

  • Is 275 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 243 km (151 mi) more estimated range

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

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