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BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) · Facelift 2022 20ivsBMW X3 (G45) 20d

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

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BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) · Facelift 2022

20i

197 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2022-2026
VS

BMW X3 (G45)

20d

197 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2024-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (G45) 20d

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    923 km
    574 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 20i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    241 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    197 hp
    147 kW
  • Lightest
    1,435 kg
    3,164 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    54/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202220iBMWX3 (G45)20d
Power
197hp147kW
197hp147kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,435kg3,164lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Gross weight
1,725kg3,803lb
2,535kg5,589lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
82.9s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
94.0s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
27.3s
Calculated
47.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
104hp/t78kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
703km437mi
Calculated
923km574mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,324mm170in
4,755mm187in
Width
1,864mm73in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,304mm51in
1,660mm65in
Wheelbase
2,470mm97in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,618mm64in
1,636mm64in
Rear track
1,613mm64in
1,681mm66in
Ground clearance
117mm5in
216mm9in
Trunk volume
281L
570L
Max trunk volume-
1,700L
Doors
2
5
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank
52L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 20iBMW X3 (G45) 20dPowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 20i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G45) 20d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202220i4,500-6,500 rpm1,450-4,200 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX3 (G45)20d4,000 rpm1,500-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202220iBMWX3 (G45)20d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.3 s
47.3 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202220i
197 hp
147 kW
BMWX3 (G45)20d
197 hp
147 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202220i
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G45)20d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202220i
1,435 kg
3,164 lb
BMWX3 (G45)20d
1,890 kg
4,167 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202220i
241 km/h
150 mph
BMWX3 (G45)20d
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
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202220i6.8 s
BMWX3 (G45)20d7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 20i and BMW X3 (G45) 20d: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202220i
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G45)20d
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (G45) 20d and BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 20i: 0.9 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
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202220i
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G45)20d
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202220i
703 km
437 mi
BMWX3 (G45)20d
923 km
574 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202220i
197 hp
147 kW
6.8 s
241 km/h
150 mph
BMWX3 (G45)20d
197 hp
147 kW
7.7 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
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202220i
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,324 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,304 mm
51.3 in
BMWX3 (G45)20d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,660 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
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202220i
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G45)20d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 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
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202220i
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
6.8 s
BMWX3 (G45)20d
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.7 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
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202220i
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G45)20d
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202220iBMWX3 (G45)20d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.7 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,435 kg
3,164 lb
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,324 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,304 mm
51.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,660 mm
65.4 in
Range score
703 km
437 mi
923 km
574 mi
Trunk score
281 L
9.9 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 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 Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 20iBMW X3 (G45) 20d
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 20i

  • Is 455 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (G45) 20d

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 220 km (137 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 289 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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