X4 M40d vs BMW iX3 xDrive30 — full comparison

X4 M40d

Suv · Diesel

BMW iX3 xDrive30

Suv · Electric · AWD

Car A

X4 M40d

The BMW X4 M40d is a performance-leaning diesel SUV built for road trips and growing families, pairing strong power with usable space. Its premium price and diesel focus suit highway miles more than city errands.

5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety7.6 L/100km340 hp

Car B

BMW iX3 xDrive30

The BMW iX3 xDrive30 is an electric AWD SUV that blends a usable 460 km range with five-seat practicality and 6.8 s acceleration for road trips and everyday use. It leans toward all-weather confidence and family convenience rather than outright performance or maximum cargo space.

5 seatsSuvElectric5-star safetyAWDElectric

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Usage fit

Family 65 / 64

City 28 / 63

Budget / value 29 / 45

Road trip 65 / 68

Performance 30 / 33

Cargo 37 / 36

Practical 41 / 47

Premium 65 / 53

Winter 40 / 76

Scores out of 100. Blue = X4 M40d · Orange = BMW iX3 xDrive30

Specs side-by-side

Spec X4 M40d BMW iX3 xDrive30

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Pros & cons

X4 M40d

Strong performance: 340 hp, 700 Nm, and 0–100 km/h in 4.9 s for confident passing
Diesel efficiency (7.6 l/100 km combined) supports long-distance driving
Practical 5-seat layout and 525 L trunk for family travel
Safety ranks highly among its strengths
Premium price (74,000) won’t suit budget-focused buyers
Diesel powertrain is less suited to mostly city driving
No electric-only driving capability
Performance focus may exceed needs for relaxed commuting

BMW iX3 xDrive30

AWD traction for winter and mixed conditions
460 km range helps on longer road trips
Five seats and a 510 L trunk suit growing families
6.8 s 0–100 km/h enables confident passing
Not a performance SUV; 180 km/h top speed and 6.8 s sprint won’t thrill enthusiasts
510 L cargo area may feel tight for cargo-heavy use
Seats only five with no third-row option
Long journeys still require charging planning despite a 74 kWh battery

Verdict

Pick X4 M40d if…

Best fuel economy

X4 M40d uses 7.6 L/100km vs 18.0 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick BMW iX3 xDrive30 if…

All-wheel drive

BMW iX3 xDrive30's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

X4 M40d

BMW iX3 xDrive30

Verdict

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