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BMW X3 vs Citroen C4 – Which car suits you better?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether BMW X3 or Citroen C4 fits your lifestyle better.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Citroen C4 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20600 £, while the BMW X3 costs 51300 £. That’s a price difference of around 30695 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW X3 manages with 2.80 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Citroen C4 with 4.70 L. The difference is about 1.90 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Citroen C4 performs clearly better – achieving up to 427 km, about 339 km more than the BMW X3.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X3 has a significantly edge – offering 398 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 242 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X3 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 3.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW X3 performs slightly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Citroen C4 tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW X3 pulls significantly stronger with 670 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Citroen C4 is clearly perceptible lighter – 1403 kg compared to 1930 kg. The difference is around 527 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW X3 offers slightly more room – 570 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW X3 performs somewhat better – up to 1700 L, which is about 340 L more than the Citroen C4.

When it comes to payload, BMW X3 evident takes the win – 570 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 164 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW X3 shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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BMW X3

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 398 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.8 - 7.7 L
  • Electric Range : 88 km
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The BMW X3 mixes Bavarian poise with everyday practicality, delivering a composed ride and a cabin that feels both premium and lived-in. It’s the sort of SUV that lets you enjoy sporty handling without sacrificing family-friendly space, so you get fun and sense in one neat package.

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Citroen C4

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Citroën C4 wears its French eccentricity with confidence, pairing bold, sculpted styling with a supremely comfortable ride that turns mundane commutes into a gentler affair. If you value relaxed comfort, clever practicality and a car with personality rather than pretence, the C4 is a charming, sensible choice — and it won't make you miss the usual hot‑hatch theatrics.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
51300 - 72400 £
Price
20600 - 32000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
co2
64 - 175 g/km
co2
0 - 108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
44 - 50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1930 - 2140 kg
Curb weight
1403 - 1659 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Length
4755 mm
Length
4350 - 4580 mm
Width
1920 mm
Width
1800 - 1834 mm
Height
1660 mm
Height
1520 - 1525 mm
Max trunk capacity
1600 - 1700 L
Max trunk capacity
1250 - 1360 L
Payload
570 kg
Payload
381 - 406 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Citroen

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What drive types are available for the BMW X3?

The BMW X3 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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