The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. BMW X3 M Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 52,000

€ 84,900

€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The X3 3.0sd DPF is 6.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the X3 M.
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 M
65.9
73
78.2
65.6
74.7
84.2
73 in
Width
74.7 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
65.9 in
Height
65.6 in
110
179.9
112.8
186.1
179.9 in
Length
186.1 in
110 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 M
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.64 %

General
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 M
E83
Generation
F97
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 3.0sd DPF
X3 M
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW S58
M57-D30
Engine Code
S58-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
473 hp
at 6250 rpm
X3 3.0sd DPF
282 hp
473 hp
X3 M
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
X3 3.0sd DPF
428 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
X3 M
Performance
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 M
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

X3 3.0sd DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

X3 M
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15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.53 lb/hp
X3 3.0sd DPF
15.24 lb/hp
9.53 lb/hp
X3 M
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 M
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
22 mpg
X3 3.0sd DPF
27 mpg
22 mpg
X3 M
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
478 mi
Range
385 mi
X3 3.0sd DPF
478 mi
385 mi
X3 M
Environmental Impact
179 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).
198.9 kWh
X3 3.0sd DPF
179 kWh
198.9 kWh
X3 M
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 M
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft











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