The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 2.5si (06 - 08) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 41,400

€ 50,300

€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The X3 2.5si is 3.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the X3 xDrive30d.
X3 2.5si
X3 xDrive30d
65.9
73
78.2
65.4
74.1
82.6
73 in
Width
74.1 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
65.9 in
Height
65.4 in
110
179.9
110.6
183
179.9 in
Length
183 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
X3 2.5si
X3 xDrive30d
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4134 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.73 %

General
X3 2.5si
X3 xDrive30d
E83
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X3 2.5si
X3 xDrive30d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
BMW N57
N52-B25
Engine Code
N57-D30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
X3 2.5si
215 hp
254 hp
X3 xDrive30d
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
X3 2.5si
184 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
X3 xDrive30d
Performance
X3 2.5si
X3 xDrive30d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

X3 2.5si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive30d
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18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.28 lb/hp
X3 2.5si
18.51 lb/hp
16.28 lb/hp
X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 2.5si
X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
39 mpg
X3 2.5si
24 mpg
39 mpg
X3 xDrive30d
17 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
421 mi
Range
694 mi
X3 2.5si
421 mi
694 mi
X3 xDrive30d
Environmental Impact
187.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
123.4 kWh
X3 2.5si
187.5 kWh
123.4 kWh
X3 xDrive30d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 2.5si
X3 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft











44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft