Car comparison

BMW M3 (G80) 3.0vsBMW X4 M (F98) 3.0

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

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BMW M3 (G80)

3.0

480 hp2993 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2020-2024
VS

BMW X4 M (F98)

3.0

480 hp2993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2019-2021

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M3 (G80) 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    480 hp
    358 kW
  • Lightest
    1,705 kg
    3,759 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    282 hp/t
    210 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100

BMW X4 M (F98) 3.0

  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    619 km
    385 mi
  • Largest trunk
    525 L
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 (G80)3.0BMWX4 M (F98)3.0
Power
480hp358kW
480hp358kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,705kg3,759lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
2,500kg5,512lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
39.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
62.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
12.3s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
282hp/t210kW/t128hp/1000 lb
Calculated
244hp/t182kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
305Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
546km339mi
Calculated
619km385mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,794mm189in
4,758mm187in
Width
1,903mm75in
1,927mm76in
Height
1,433mm56in
1,618mm64in
Wheelbase
2,857mm112in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,623mm64in
Rear track
1,605mm63in
1,632mm64in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
-
Trunk volume
480L
525L
Max trunk volume-
1,430L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
65L
CO2 emissions-
239g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M3 (G80) 3.0BMW X4 M (F98) 3.0PowerTorque
  • BMW M3 (G80) 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW X4 M (F98) 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 (G80)3.06,250 rpm2,650-6,130 rpm6,500 rpm
BMWX4 M (F98)3.06,250 rpm2,600-5,600 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 (G80)3.0BMWX4 M (F98)3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.3 s
15.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
198 km/h
123 mph
181 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (G80)3.0
480 hp
358 kW
BMWX4 M (F98)3.0
480 hp
358 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (G80)3.0
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
BMWX4 M (F98)3.0
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (G80)3.0
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
BMWX4 M (F98)3.0
1,970 kg
4,343 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (G80)3.0
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX4 M (F98)3.0
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (G80)3.04.2 s
BMWX4 M (F98)3.04.2 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (G80)3.0
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
BMWX4 M (F98)3.0
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (G80)3.0
282 hp/t
210 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
BMWX4 M (F98)3.0
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (G80)3.0
546 km
339 mi
BMWX4 M (F98)3.0
619 km
385 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 (G80)3.0
480 hp
358 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX4 M (F98)3.0
480 hp
358 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
BMWM3 (G80)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 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
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
BMWX4 M (F98)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,758 mm
187.3 in
Height
1,618 mm
63.7 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
BMWM3 (G80)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
BMWX4 M (F98)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

BMW X4 M (F98) 3.0 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
BMWM3 (G80)3.0
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
4.2 s
BMWX4 M (F98)3.0
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
4.2 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
BMWM3 (G80)3.0
282 hp/t
210 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
BMWX4 M (F98)3.0
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 (G80)3.0BMWX4 M (F98)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
480 hp
358 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,758 mm
187.3 in
Height
1,618 mm
63.7 in
Range score
546 km
339 mi
619 km
385 mi
CO2 score
-
239 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
282 hp/t
210 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 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 M3 (G80) 3.0BMW X4 M (F98) 3.0
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 (G80) 3.0

  • Is 265 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X4 M (F98) 3.0

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 73 km (45 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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