Car comparison

BMW X3 (G01) 30dvsBMW X4 (G02) 30d

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

New comparison

BMW X3 (G01)

30d

265 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2017-2020
VS

BMW X4 (G02)

30d

265 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2018-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW X3 (G01) 30d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,820 kg
    4,012 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    158 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,133 km
    704 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (G01)30dBMWX4 (G02)30d
Power
265hp198kW
265hp198kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,820kg4,012lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Gross weight
2,500kg5,512lb
2,460kg5,423lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
79.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
80.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
25.2s
Calculated
25.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton
Calculated
341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,133km704mi
Calculated
1,133km704mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu 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
68L
CO2 emissions
158g/km
158g/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 X3 (G01) 30dBMW X4 (G02) 30dPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (G01) 30d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X4 (G02) 30d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (G01)30d4,000 rpm2,000-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMWX4 (G02)30d4,000 rpm2,000-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (G01)30dBMWX4 (G02)30d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.2 s
25.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30d
265 hp
198 kW
BMWX4 (G02)30d
265 hp
198 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30d
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
BMWX4 (G02)30d
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30d
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
BMWX4 (G02)30d
1,820 kg
4,012 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)30d
240 km/h
149 mph
BMWX4 (G02)30d
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30d5.8 s
BMWX4 (G02)30d5.8 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)30d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMWX4 (G02)30d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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)30d
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
BMWX4 (G02)30d
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30d
1,133 km
704 mi
BMWX4 (G02)30d
1,133 km
704 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (G01)30d
265 hp
198 kW
5.8 s
240 km/h
149 mph
BMWX4 (G02)30d
265 hp
198 kW
5.8 s
240 km/h
149 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)30d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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)30d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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)30d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMWX4 (G02)30d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

BMW X3 (G01) 30d 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)30d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.8 s
BMWX4 (G02)30d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.8 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)30d
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMWX4 (G02)30d
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (G01)30dBMWX4 (G02)30d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
1,133 km
704 mi
1,133 km
704 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
158 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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 X3 (G01) 30dBMW X4 (G02) 30d
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (G01) 30d

  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW X4 (G02) 30d

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
BMW X3 (G01) 30d
BMW X4 (G02) 30d
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

30d
30d
VS
BMWX3 (G01)30dvsBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
30d
30d
VS
BMWX4 (G02)30dvsBMWX4 (F26)30d
30d
30d
VS
BMWX3 (G01)30dvsBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
30d
30d
VS
BMWX4 (G02)30dvsBMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130d
30d
30d
VS
BMWX3 (G01)30dvsBMWX3 (F25)30d
30d
530d
VS
BMWX4 (G02)30dvsBMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d
30d
30
VS
BMWX3 (G01)30dvsBMWX3 (G45)30
30d
330d
VS
BMWX4 (G02)30dvsBMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d
30d
35d
VS
BMWX3 (G01)30dvsBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
30d
730d
VS
BMWX4 (G02)30dvsBMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019730d
30d
3.0i
VS
BMWX3 (G01)30dvsBMWX3 (E83)3.0i
30d
630d
VS
BMWX4 (G02)30dvsBMW6 Series Gran Turismo (G32)630d
BMW X3 (G01) 30d vs BMW X4 (G02) 30d - car comparison - FastVsFaster