The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08)

€ 46,600
BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08) X3 3.0d DPF
€ 43,600
BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08) X3 2.5si
€ 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 179.9 inches long, 73 inches wide and 65.9 inches tall.
X3 3.0d DPF
X3 2.5si
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
73
78.2
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08)
73
78.2
73 in
Width
73 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
65.9 in
Height
65.9 in
Blueprint BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
110
179.9
Blueprint BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08)
110
179.9
179.9 in
Length
179.9 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

X3 3.0d DPF
X3 2.5si
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5071 lb
BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.91 %
BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08)

General

X3 3.0d DPF
X3 2.5si
E83
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N52
M57-D30
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
X3 3.0d DPF
215 hp
215 hp
X3 2.5si
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
X3 3.0d DPF
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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

351 ft
0.000 sec

X3 3.0d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

X3 2.5si

 REPLAY
19.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.76 lb/hp
X3 3.0d DPF
19.33 lb/hp
18.76 lb/hp
X3 2.5si

Fuel Economy / Emissions

X3 3.0d DPF
X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
23 mpg
X3 3.0d DPF
27 mpg
23 mpg
X3 2.5si
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
191.4 kWh
X3 3.0d DPF
176.9 kWh
191.4 kWh
X3 2.5si
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

X3 3.0d DPF
X3 2.5si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft