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BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) · Facelift 2022 30ivsBMW X3 (G45) 30

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

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BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) · Facelift 2022

30i

258 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2022-2026
VS

BMW X3 (G45)

30

255 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2024-present

Comparison overview

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BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,470 kg
    3,241 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    176 hp/t
    131 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

BMW X3 (G45) 30

  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230iBMWX3 (G45)30
Power
258hp192kW
255hp190kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,894kg4,176lb
Gross weight
1,760kg3,880lb
2,500kg5,512lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
19.1s
Calculated
33.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
703km437mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu 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
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,613mm64in
1,659mm65in
Ground clearance
117mm5in
216mm9in
Trunk volume
281L
570L
Max trunk volume-
1,700L
Doors
2
5
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank
52L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30iBMW X3 (G45) 30PowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G45) 30: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i5,000-6,500 rpm1,550-4,400 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX3 (G45)304,700-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230iBMWX3 (G45)30
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.1 s
33.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
154 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
258 hp
192 kW
BMWX3 (G45)30
255 hp
190 kW

BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30i has 3 hp more than BMW X3 (G45) 30.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (G45) 30 and BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30i: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G45)30
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 202230i
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
BMWX3 (G45)30
1,894 kg
4,176 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 202230i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX3 (G45)30
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 202230i5.4 s
BMWX3 (G45)306.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30i and BMW X3 (G45) 30: 0.9 s.

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 202230i
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G45)30
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
258 hp
192 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX3 (G45)30
255 hp
190 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 202230i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)30
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230iBMWX3 (G45)30
Power
258 hp
192 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,894 kg
4,176 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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
-
Trunk score
281 L
9.9 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
135 hp/t
100 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.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30i
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30i

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 424 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (G45) 30

  • Has 289 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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