Car comparison

BMW X4 (G02) M40ivsBMW X3 (G01) M40i

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

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BMW X4 (G02)

M40i

354 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2018-2019
VS

BMW X3 (G01)

M40i

360 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (G01) M40i

  • Most powerful
    360 hp
    268 kW
  • Lightest
    1,810 kg
    3,990 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    199 hp/t
    148 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    193 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    774 km
    481 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

BMW X4 (G02) M40i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX4 (G02)M40iBMWX3 (G01)M40i
Power
354hp264kW
360hp268kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,825kg4,023lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Gross weight
2,530kg5,578lb
2,455kg5,412lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
69.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
17.9s
Calculated
19.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
194hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
774km481mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
4,733mm186in
4,716mm186in
Width
1,938mm76in
1,897mm75in
Height
1,621mm64in
1,676mm66in
Wheelbase
2,864mm113in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,615mm64in
1,610mm63in
Rear track
1,624mm64in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance
204mm8in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
525L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,430L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
65L
CO2 emissions
206g/km
193g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X4 (G02) M40iBMW X3 (G01) M40iPowerTorque
  • BMW X4 (G02) M40i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G01) M40i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX4 (G02)M40i5,500-6,500 rpm1,550-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX3 (G01)M40i5,500-6,500 rpm1,520-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX4 (G02)M40iBMWX3 (G01)M40i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
19.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 (G02)M40i
354 hp
264 kW
BMWX3 (G01)M40i
360 hp
268 kW

BMW X3 (G01) M40i has 6 hp more than BMW X4 (G02) M40i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X4 (G02) M40i and BMW X3 (G01) M40i: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 (G02)M40i
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G01)M40i
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 (G02)M40i
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
BMWX3 (G01)M40i
1,810 kg
3,990 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 (G02)M40i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX3 (G01)M40i
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 (G02)M40i4.8 s
BMWX3 (G01)M40i4.8 s

Although BMW X3 (G01) M40i has more power, BMW X4 (G02) M40i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 (G02)M40i
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)M40i
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (G01) M40i and BMW X4 (G02) M40i: 0.7 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 (G02)M40i
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G01)M40i
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 (G02)M40i
714 km
444 mi
BMWX3 (G01)M40i
774 km
481 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX4 (G02)M40i
354 hp
264 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX3 (G01)M40i
360 hp
268 kW
4.8 s
250 km/h
155 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 (G02)M40i
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,621 mm
63.8 in
BMWX3 (G01)M40i
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 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 (G02)M40i
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)M40i
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

BMW X3 (G01) M40i 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 (G02)M40i
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.8 s
BMWX3 (G01)M40i
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
4.8 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
BMWX4 (G02)M40i
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)M40i
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX4 (G02)M40iBMWX3 (G01)M40i
Power
354 hp
264 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,621 mm
63.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
774 km
481 mi
CO2 score
206 g/km
193 g/km
Trunk score
525 L
18.5 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 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 (G02) M40iBMW X3 (G01) M40i
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X4 (G02) M40i

  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW X3 (G01) M40i

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 60 km (37 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 13 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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