The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 46,600

€ 43,600

€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the X3 3.0d DPF and the X3 2.5si are absolutely identical. Both are 4569 mm long, 1853 mm wide and 1674 mm tall.
X3 3.0d DPF
X3 2.5si
1674
1853
1987
1674
1853
1987
1853 mm
Width
1853 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1987 mm
1674 mm
Height
1674 mm
2795
4569
2795
4569
4569 mm
Length
4569 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
X3 3.0d DPF
X3 2.5si
1885 kg
Kerb Weight
1830 kg
2355 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2300 kg

Weight Difference:
55 kg
2.92 %

General
X3 3.0d DPF
X3 2.5si
E83
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X3 3.0d DPF
X3 2.5si
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N52
M57-D30
Engine Code
N52-B25


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2497 CC
215 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6500 rpm
X3 3.0d DPF
215 bhp
215 bhp
X3 2.5si
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 2750 rpm
X3 3.0d DPF
500 NM
250 NM
X3 2.5si
Performance
X3 3.0d DPF
X3 2.5si
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

X3 3.0d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

X3 2.5si
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8.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.51 kg/bhp
X3 3.0d DPF
8.77 kg/bhp
8.51 kg/bhp
X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 3.0d DPF
X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
28 mpg
X3 3.0d DPF
33 mpg
28 mpg
X3 2.5si
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
484 mi
Range
412 mi
X3 3.0d DPF
484 mi
412 mi
X3 2.5si
Environmental Impact
176.9 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).
191.4 kWh
X3 3.0d DPF
176.9 kWh
191.4 kWh
X3 2.5si
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
229 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 3.0d DPF
X3 2.5si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










1560 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L