Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 430ivsBMW X3 (G45) 30

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

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)

430i

245 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2022-2024
VS

BMW X3 (G45)

30

255 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2024-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 430i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,700 kg
    3,748 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

BMW X3 (G45) 30

  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430iBMWX3 (G45)30
Power
245hp183kW
255hp190kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,894kg4,176lb
Gross weight
2,255kg4,971lb
2,500kg5,512lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
86.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
22.4s
Calculated
33.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
747km464mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,998cc122cu 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
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,624mm64in
1,659mm65in
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) 430iBMW X3 (G45) 30PowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 430i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G45) 30: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i4,500-6,500 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX3 (G45)304,700-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430iBMWX3 (G45)30
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.4 s
33.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
154 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i
245 hp
183 kW
BMWX3 (G45)30
255 hp
190 kW

BMW X3 (G45) 30 has 10 hp more than BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 430i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 430i and BMW X3 (G45) 30: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G45)30
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 Gran Coupe (G26)430i
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
BMWX3 (G45)30
1,894 kg
4,176 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)430i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX3 (G45)30
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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)430i6.1 s
BMWX3 (G45)306.3 s

Although BMW X3 (G45) 30 has more power, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 430i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 430i and BMW X3 (G45) 30: 0.2 s.

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)430i
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G45)30
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i
245 hp
183 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX3 (G45)30
255 hp
190 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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)430i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)30
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430iBMWX3 (G45)30
Power
245 hp
183 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,894 kg
4,176 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
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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
747 km
464 mi
-
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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) 430i
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 430i

  • Is 194 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (G45) 30

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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