The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 14)
€ 43,600

€ 53,200

€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,200
ⓘ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 xDrive35i.
X3 2.5si
X3 xDrive35i
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 xDrive35i
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5280 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.65 %

General
X3 2.5si
X3 xDrive35i
E83
Generation
F25
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 xDrive35i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
BMW N55
N52-B25
Engine Code
N55-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
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
X3 2.5si
215 hp
302 hp
X3 xDrive35i
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
X3 2.5si
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
X3 xDrive35i
Performance
X3 2.5si
X3 xDrive35i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

X3 xDrive35i
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18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
X3 2.5si
18.76 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
X3 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 2.5si
X3 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
27 mpg
X3 2.5si
23 mpg
27 mpg
X3 xDrive35i
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
412 mi
Range
473 mi
X3 2.5si
412 mi
473 mi
X3 xDrive35i
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).
166.7 kWh
X3 2.5si
191.4 kWh
166.7 kWh
X3 xDrive35i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 2.5si
X3 xDrive35i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 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