Car comparison

BMW X4 M (F98) · Facelift 2021 Competition 3.0vsBMW X3 M (F97) Competition 3.0

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

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BMW X4 M (F98) · Facelift 2021

Competition 3.0

510 hp2993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2021-2025
VS

BMW X3 M (F97)

Competition 3.0

510 hp2993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2019-2021

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW X3 M (F97) Competition 3.0

  • Lightest
    1,970 kg
    4,343 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    259 hp/t
    193 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    619 km
    385 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

BMW X4 M (F98) Facelift 2021 Competition 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    510 hp
    380 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX4 M (F98)Facelift 2021Competition 3.0BMWX3 M (F97)Competition 3.0
Power
510hp380kW
510hp380kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
2,010kg4,431lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Gross weight
2,500kg5,512lb
2,500kg5,512lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
55.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
60.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
14.2s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
254hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
259hp/t193kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
305Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
602km374mi
Calculated
619km385mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,754mm187in
4,726mm186in
Width
1,927mm76in
1,897mm75in
Height
1,620mm64in
1,669mm66in
Wheelbase
2,864mm113in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,632mm64in
1,602mm63in
Trunk volume
525L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,430L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
65L
CO2 emissions-
239g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X4 M (F98) Facelift 2021 Competition 3.0BMW X3 M (F97) Competition 3.0PowerTorque
  • BMW X4 M (F98) Facelift 2021 Competition 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 M (F97) Competition 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX4 M (F98)Facelift 2021Competition 3.06,250 rpm2,750-5,500 rpm6,500 rpm
BMWX3 M (F97)Competition 3.06,250 rpm2,600-5,950 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX4 M (F98)Facelift 2021Competition 3.0BMWX3 M (F97)Competition 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.2 s
15.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 M (F98)Facelift 2021Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW
BMWX3 M (F97)Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 M (F98)Facelift 2021Competition 3.0
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
BMWX3 M (F97)Competition 3.0
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 M (F98)Facelift 2021Competition 3.0
2,010 kg
4,431 lb
BMWX3 M (F97)Competition 3.0
1,970 kg
4,343 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 M (F98)Facelift 2021Competition 3.0
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX3 M (F97)Competition 3.0
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 M (F98)Facelift 2021Competition 3.03.8 s
BMWX3 M (F97)Competition 3.04.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X4 M (F98) Facelift 2021 Competition 3.0 and BMW X3 M (F97) Competition 3.0: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 M (F98)Facelift 2021Competition 3.0
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
BMWX3 M (F97)Competition 3.0
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 M (F98)Facelift 2021Competition 3.0
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
BMWX3 M (F97)Competition 3.0
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 M (F98)Facelift 2021Competition 3.0
602 km
374 mi
BMWX3 M (F97)Competition 3.0
619 km
385 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX4 M (F98)Facelift 2021Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW
3.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX3 M (F97)Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 M (F98)Facelift 2021Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 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
4,754 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,620 mm
63.8 in
BMWX3 M (F97)Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,726 mm
186.1 in
Height
1,669 mm
65.7 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 M (F98)Facelift 2021Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
BMWX3 M (F97)Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

BMW X3 M (F97) Competition 3.0 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 M (F98)Facelift 2021Competition 3.0
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
3.8 s
BMWX3 M (F97)Competition 3.0
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
4.1 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 M (F98)Facelift 2021Competition 3.0
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
BMWX3 M (F97)Competition 3.0
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX4 M (F98)Facelift 2021Competition 3.0BMWX3 M (F97)Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,010 kg
4,431 lb
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,754 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,620 mm
63.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,726 mm
186.1 in
Height
1,669 mm
65.7 in
Range score
602 km
374 mi
619 km
385 mi
CO2 score
-
239 g/km
Trunk score
525 L
18.5 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 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 X4 M (F98) Facelift 2021 Competition 3.0BMW X3 M (F97) Competition 3.0
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X4 M (F98) Facelift 2021 Competition 3.0

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 M (F97) Competition 3.0

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 17 km (11 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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