BMW X3 F25 or BMW X4 F26?

2010–2017 vs 2014–2018 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: X3 F25 4,657 mm, X4 F26 4,671 mm — a 1 cm difference.
Boot: X3 F25 550 l, X4 F26 500 l.
Lowest consumption: X3 F25 5.1 l/100 km, X4 F26 5 l/100 km.
Power: X3 F25 100–230 kW, X4 F26 135–265 kW.
Standard equipment: X3 F25 35 items (Base), X4 F26 38 items (xLine).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW X3 F252010–2017 · 12 engines · Base, xLine, M Sport, AdvantageSpecifications →Listings →

BMW X4 F262014–2018 · 8 engines · xLine, M Sport, Advantage, ExclusiveSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW X3 F252010–2017no listings	BMW X4 F262014–2018no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,648 mm–4,657 mm	Length4,671 mm
Width	Width1,881 mm	Width1,881 mm
Height	Height1,661 mm–1,678 mm	Height1,624 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,810 mm	Wheelbase2,810 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance212 mm	Ground clearance204 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume550 l	Trunk volume500 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,660 kg–1,880 kg	Curb weight1,735 kg–1,890 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank67 l	Fuel tank67 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2010–2017	Production years2014–2018
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines8
Power	Power100–230 kW (136–313 hp)	Power135–265 kW (184–360 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Rear-wheel	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.1 l/100 km · sDrive18d	Lowest consumption5 l/100 km · xDrive20d
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.3 s · xDrive35d	Best 0–100 km/h4.9 s · M40i
Top speed	Top speed245 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · xLine
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim35 · Base	Items in the base trim38 · xLine
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim39 · M Sport	Items in the top trim40 · M Sport
Equipment · Comfort9 · 10
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Leather	Leather—	Leather✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment—	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 3
Fog Lights	Fog Lights—	Fog Lights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior4 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels—	R18 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails—
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW X3 F25 or BMW X4 F26?

Length: BMW X4 F26 4,671 mm, BMW X3 F25 4,657 mm (a 14 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,810 vs 2,810 mm. Boot: 500 vs 550 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW X3 F25 or BMW X4 F26?

The most frugal BMW X3 F25 uses 5.1 l/100 km (sDrive18d); the most frugal BMW X4 F26 5 l/100 km (xDrive20d).

Which is more powerful — BMW X3 F25 or BMW X4 F26?

The strongest BMW X3 F25 makes 230 kW (313 hp) (xDrive35d); the strongest BMW X4 F26 265 kW (360 hp) (M40i).

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