The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. BMW X3 M40i Steptronic (17 - 18)

€ 46,600
BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08) X3 3.0d DPF
€ 68,700
BMW X3 M40i Steptronic (17 - 18) X3 M40i
€ 46,600
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 3.0d DPF 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 3.0d DPF
X3 M40i
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
73
78.2
66
Blueprint BMW X3 M40i Steptronic (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
110
179.9
Blueprint BMW X3 M40i Steptronic (17 - 18)
112.8
185.7
179.9 in
Length
185.7 in
110 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in

Vehicle Weight

X3 3.0d DPF
X3 M40i
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5412 lb
BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
BMW X3 M40i Steptronic (17 - 18)

General

X3 3.0d DPF
X3 M40i
E83
Generation
G01
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 3.0d DPF
X3 M40i
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW B58
M57-D30
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
X3 3.0d DPF
215 hp
355 hp
X3 M40i
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
X3 3.0d DPF
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
X3 M40i

Performance

X3 3.0d DPF
X3 M40i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

X3 3.0d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

X3 M40i

 REPLAY
19.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.71 lb/hp
X3 3.0d DPF
19.33 lb/hp
11.71 lb/hp
X3 M40i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

X3 3.0d DPF
X3 M40i
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
29 mpg
X3 3.0d DPF
27 mpg
29 mpg
X3 M40i
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
493 mi
X3 3.0d DPF
484 mi
493 mi
X3 M40i
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).
155.3 kWh
X3 3.0d DPF
176.9 kWh
155.3 kWh
X3 M40i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

X3 3.0d DPF
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