The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08) vs. BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 43,600

€ 52,000

€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the X3 2.5si and the X3 3.0sd DPF are absolutely identical. Both are 179.9 inches long, 73 inches wide and 65.9 inches tall.
X3 2.5si
X3 3.0sd DPF
65.9
73
78.2
65.9
73
78.2
73 in
Width
73 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
65.9 in
Height
65.9 in
110
179.9
110
179.9
179.9 in
Length
179.9 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
X3 2.5si
X3 3.0sd DPF
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.16 %

General
X3 2.5si
X3 3.0sd DPF
E83
Generation
E83
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X3 2.5si
X3 3.0sd DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N52
Engine Series
BMW M57
N52-B25
Engine Code
M57-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
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
X3 2.5si
215 hp
282 hp
X3 3.0sd DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
X3 2.5si
184 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
X3 3.0sd DPF
Performance
X3 2.5si
X3 3.0sd DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

X3 3.0sd DPF
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18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
X3 2.5si
18.76 lb/hp
15.24 lb/hp
X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 2.5si
X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
27 mpg
X3 2.5si
23 mpg
27 mpg
X3 3.0sd DPF
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
412 mi
Range
478 mi
X3 2.5si
412 mi
478 mi
X3 3.0sd DPF
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
179 kWh
X3 2.5si
191.4 kWh
179 kWh
X3 3.0sd DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 2.5si
X3 3.0sd DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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