Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420dvsBMW X3 (G45) 20

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

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)

420d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-2024
VS

BMW X3 (G45)

20

190 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2024-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,760 kg
    3,880 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    108 hp/t
    81 kW/t
    9.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,035 km
    643 mi
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420dBMWX3 (G45)20
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,855kg4,090lb
Gross weight
2,315kg5,104lb
2,500kg5,512lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
95.5s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
93.6s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
34.1s
Calculated
47.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
102hp/t76kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
167Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,035km643mi
Calculated
855km531mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,783mm188in
4,755mm187in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,660mm65in
Wheelbase
2,856mm112in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,597mm63in
1,636mm64in
Rear track
1,624mm64in
1,681mm66in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
216mm9in
Trunk volume
470L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,290L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
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 Gran Coupe (G26) 420dBMW X3 (G45) 20PowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G45) 20: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMWX3 (G45)204,400-6,500 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420dBMWX3 (G45)20
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.1 s
47.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d
190 hp
142 kW
BMWX3 (G45)20
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G45)20
310 Nm
229 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
BMWX3 (G45)20
1,855 kg
4,090 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 Gran Coupe (G26)420d
233 km/h
145 mph
BMWX3 (G45)20
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d7.6 s
BMWX3 (G45)207.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420d and BMW X3 (G45) 20: 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 Gran Coupe (G26)420d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G45)20
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420d and BMW X3 (G45) 20: 1.9 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 Gran Coupe (G26)420d
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G45)20
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 Gran Coupe (G26)420d
1,035 km
643 mi
BMWX3 (G45)20
855 km
531 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d
190 hp
142 kW
7.6 s
233 km/h
145 mph
BMWX3 (G45)20
190 hp
142 kW
7.8 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 Gran Coupe (G26)420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
BMWX3 (G45)20
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,660 mm
65.4 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 Gran Coupe (G26)420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G45)20
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420d 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 Gran Coupe (G26)420d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.6 s
BMWX3 (G45)20
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.8 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 Gran Coupe (G26)420d
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G45)20
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420dBMWX3 (G45)20
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
1,855 kg
4,090 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,660 mm
65.4 in
Range score
1,035 km
643 mi
855 km
531 mi
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.3 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.

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 Gran Coupe (G26) 420dBMW X3 (G45) 20
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420d

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 180 km (112 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

BMW X3 (G45) 20

  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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