Car comparison

BMW X4 (F26) 35ivsBMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014 35d

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

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BMW X4 (F26)

35i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2014-2018
VS

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014

35d

313 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Most powerful
    313 hp
    233 kW
  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    157 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,117 km
    694 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

BMW X4 (F26) 35i

  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • Lightest
    1,815 kg
    4,001 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX4 (F26)35iBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
Power
306hp228kW
313hp233kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
630Nm465lb-ft
Curb weight
1,815kg4,001lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Gross weight
2,405kg5,302lb
2,440kg5,379lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
81.6s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
65.4s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
23.1s
Calculated
20.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
807km502mi
Calculated
1,117km694mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,993cc183cu 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
1,594mm63in
Rear track
1,632mm64in
1,610mm63in
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
193g/km
157g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X4 (F26) 35iBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35dPowerTorque
  • BMW X4 (F26) 35i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX4 (F26)35i5,800-6,400 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,650 rpm
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX4 (F26)35iBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.1 s
20.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 (F26)35i
306 hp
228 kW
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
313 hp
233 kW

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d has 7 hp more than BMW X4 (F26) 35i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X4 (F26) 35i and BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 (F26)35i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
630 Nm
465 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 (F26)35i
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
1,860 kg
4,101 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)35i
247 km/h
153 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 (F26)35i5.5 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d5.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d and BMW X4 (F26) 35i: 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
BMWX4 (F26)35i
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d and BMW X4 (F26) 35i: 2.3 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
BMWX4 (F26)35i
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 (F26)35i
807 km
502 mi
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
1,117 km
694 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX4 (F26)35i
306 hp
228 kW
5.5 s
247 km/h
153 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
313 hp
233 kW
5.3 s
245 km/h
152 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)35i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 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 201435d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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)35i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d 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)35i
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
5.5 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.3 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)35i
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX4 (F26)35iBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
Power
306 hp
228 kW
313 hp
233 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.3 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
807 km
502 mi
1,117 km
694 mi
CO2 score
193 g/km
157 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 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) 35iBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X4 (F26) 35i

  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 309 km (192 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 36 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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