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BMW X3 (G01 LCI) · Facelift 2021 30dvsBMW X4 (G02 LCI) · Facelift 2021 30i

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

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BMW X3 (G01 LCI) · Facelift 2021

30d

249 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2021-2024
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BMW X4 (G02 LCI) · Facelift 2021

30i

245 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2021-2025

Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    249 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    919 km
    571 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130dBMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i
Power
249hp186kW
245hp183kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,935kg4,266lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Gross weight
2,550kg5,622lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
84.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
88.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
27.9s
Calculated
30.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
336Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
919km571mi
Calculated
765km475mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,708mm185in
4,751mm187in
Width
1,891mm74in
1,918mm76in
Height
1,676mm66in
1,621mm64in
Wheelbase
2,864mm113in
2,864mm113in
Front track-
1,620mm64in
Rear track-
1,666mm66in
Ground clearance-
204mm8in
Trunk volume
550L
525L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,430L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30dBMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 30iPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d3,250-4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i5,000-6,500 rpm1,560-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130dBMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.9 s
30.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
249 hp
186 kW
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i
245 hp
183 kW

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30d has 4 hp more than BMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i and BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30d: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
1,935 kg
4,266 lb
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i
1,815 kg
4,001 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 LCI)Facelift 202130d
235 km/h
146 mph
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30d and BMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i: 0.7 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 LCI)Facelift 202130d
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30d and BMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i: 1.1 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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
919 km
571 mi
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i
765 km
475 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
249 hp
186 kW
5.9 s
235 km/h
146 mph
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i
245 hp
183 kW
6.6 s
235 km/h
146 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 LCI)Facelift 202130d
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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 LCI)Facelift 202130i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 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 LCI)Facelift 202130d
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 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 LCI)Facelift 202130d
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
5.9 s
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
6.6 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 LCI)Facelift 202130d
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130dBMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i
Power
249 hp
186 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,935 kg
4,266 lb
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,621 mm
63.8 in
Range score
919 km
571 mi
765 km
475 mi
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30dBMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30d

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 300 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 154 km (96 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i

  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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