The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08) vs. BMW X3 M40i Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 43,600
€ 68,700
€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The X3 2.5si is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the X3 M40i.
X3 2.5si
X3 M40i
65.9
73
78.2
66
74.7
84.2
73 in
Width
74.7 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
65.9 in
Height
66 in
110
179.9
112.8
185.7
179.9 in
Length
185.7 in
110 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
X3 2.5si
X3 M40i
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5412 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.91 %
General
X3 2.5si
X3 M40i
E83
Generation
G01
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X3 2.5si
X3 M40i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
BMW B58
N52-B25
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
X3 2.5si
215 hp
355 hp
X3 M40i
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
X3 2.5si
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
X3 M40i
Performance
X3 2.5si
X3 M40i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
X3 2.5si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
X3 M40i
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18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.71 lb/hp
X3 2.5si
18.76 lb/hp
11.71 lb/hp
X3 M40i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 2.5si
X3 M40i
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
29 mpg
X3 2.5si
23 mpg
29 mpg
X3 M40i
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
412 mi
Range
493 mi
X3 2.5si
412 mi
493 mi
X3 M40i
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).
155.3 kWh
X3 2.5si
191.4 kWh
155.3 kWh
X3 M40i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 2.5si
X3 M40i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
