The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08) vs. BMW X3 xDrive18d (09 - 10)
€ 43,600
€ 35,900
€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 xDrive18d are absolutely identical. Both are 179.9 inches long, 73 inches wide and 65.9 inches tall.
X3 2.5si
X3 xDrive18d
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 xDrive18d
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.82 %
General
X3 2.5si
X3 xDrive18d
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 manual transmission
Engine
X3 2.5si
X3 xDrive18d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
BMW N47
N52-B25
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
X3 2.5si
215 hp
141 hp
X3 xDrive18d
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
X3 2.5si
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
X3 xDrive18d
Performance
X3 2.5si
X3 xDrive18d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
X3 2.5si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
X3 xDrive18d
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18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.38 lb/hp
X3 2.5si
18.76 lb/hp
28.38 lb/hp
X3 xDrive18d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 2.5si
X3 xDrive18d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
38 mpg
X3 2.5si
23 mpg
38 mpg
X3 xDrive18d
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
412 mi
Range
672 mi
X3 2.5si
412 mi
672 mi
X3 xDrive18d
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).
127.6 kWh
X3 2.5si
191.4 kWh
127.6 kWh
X3 xDrive18d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 2.5si
X3 xDrive18d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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













