Car comparison

BMW X4 (F26) 20ivsBMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014 20i

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

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BMW X4 (F26)

20i

184 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2014-2018
VS

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014

20i

184 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2017

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW X4 (F26) 20i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    212 km/h
    132 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,735 kg
    3,825 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    106 hp/t
    79 kW/t
    9.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    168 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    931 km
    578 mi
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX4 (F26)20iBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,735kg3,825lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
2,325kg5,126lb
2,325kg5,126lb
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
101.6s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
87.6s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
55.6s
Calculated
53.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
106hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
106hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
156Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
156Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
931km578mi
Calculated
931km578mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,671mm184in
4,657mm183in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,624mm64in
1,661mm65in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,616mm64in
1,616mm64in
Rear track
1,632mm64in
1,632mm64in
Ground clearance
204mm8in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
500L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,400L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
67L
CO2 emissions
168g/km
168g/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 X4 (F26) 20iBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20iPowerTorque
  • BMW X4 (F26) 20i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX4 (F26)20i5,000-6,250 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i5,000-6,250 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX4 (F26)20iBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
55.6 s
53.2 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
140 km/h
87 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 (F26)20i
184 hp
137 kW
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 (F26)20i
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 (F26)20i
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
1,735 kg
3,825 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 (F26)20i
212 km/h
132 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 (F26)20i8.1 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X4 (F26) 20i and BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 (F26)20i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 (F26)20i
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 (F26)20i
931 km
578 mi
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
931 km
578 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX4 (F26)20i
184 hp
137 kW
8.1 s
212 km/h
132 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
184 hp
137 kW
8.2 s
210 km/h
130 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
BMWX4 (F26)20i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,624 mm
63.9 in
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,661 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
BMWX4 (F26)20i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

BMW X4 (F26) 20i 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
BMWX4 (F26)20i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
8.1 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
8.2 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
BMWX4 (F26)20i
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX4 (F26)20iBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.2 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,624 mm
63.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
Range score
931 km
578 mi
931 km
578 mi
CO2 score
168 g/km
168 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 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 X4 (F26) 20iBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X4 (F26) 20i

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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