Car comparison

BMW X3 (G01) 20ivsBMW X4 (G02) 20i

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

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BMW X3 (G01)

20i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbocharged2018-2021
VS

BMW X4 (G02)

20i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2018-2021

Comparison overview

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

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BMW X3 (G01) 20i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    290 Nm
    214 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,685 kg
    3,715 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    109 hp/t
    81 kW/t
    9.2 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    919 km
    571 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

BMW X4 (G02) 20i

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    168 g/km

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (G01)20iBMWX4 (G02)20i
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
290Nm214lb-ft
290Nm214lb-ft
Curb weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,400kg5,291lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
102.5s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
101.8s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
51.3s
Calculated
51.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t81kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
169Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
919km571mi
Calculated
890km553mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,708mm185in
4,752mm187in
Width
1,891mm74in
1,918mm76in
Height
1,676mm66in
1,621mm64in
Wheelbase
2,864mm113in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,620mm64in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,636mm64in
1,666mm66in
Ground clearance
204mm8in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
550L
525L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,430L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
65L
CO2 emissions
169g/km
168g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (G01) 20iBMW X4 (G02) 20iPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (G01) 20i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X4 (G02) 20i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (G01)20i5,000 rpm1,350-4,600 rpm5,250 rpm
BMWX4 (G02)20i5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,250 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (G01)20iBMWX4 (G02)20i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
51.3 s
51.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 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
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)20i
184 hp
137 kW
BMWX4 (G02)20i
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)20i
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
BMWX4 (G02)20i
290 Nm
214 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)20i
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
BMWX4 (G02)20i
1,720 kg
3,792 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)20i
215 km/h
134 mph
BMWX4 (G02)20i
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
BMWX3 (G01)20i8.2 s
BMWX4 (G02)20i8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G01) 20i and BMW X4 (G02) 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
BMWX3 (G01)20i
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMWX4 (G02)20i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)20i
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
BMWX4 (G02)20i
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)20i
919 km
571 mi
BMWX4 (G02)20i
890 km
553 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (G01)20i
184 hp
137 kW
8.2 s
215 km/h
134 mph
BMWX4 (G02)20i
184 hp
137 kW
8.3 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
BMWX3 (G01)20i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,708 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
BMWX4 (G02)20i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,752 mm
187.1 in
Height
1,621 mm
63.8 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
BMWX3 (G01)20i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMWX4 (G02)20i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

BMW X3 (G01) 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
BMWX3 (G01)20i
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
8.2 s
BMWX4 (G02)20i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
8.3 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
BMWX3 (G01)20i
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMWX4 (G02)20i
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (G01)20iBMWX4 (G02)20i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,708 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,752 mm
187.1 in
Height
1,621 mm
63.8 in
Range score
919 km
571 mi
890 km
553 mi
CO2 score
169 g/km
168 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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 X3 (G01) 20iBMW X4 (G02) 20i
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (G01) 20i

  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 29 km (18 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW X4 (G02) 20i

  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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