The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. BMW X3 M40d Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 52,000

€ 70,300

€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The X3 3.0sd 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 M40d.
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 M40d
65.9
73
78.2
66
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
110
179.9
112.8
185.7
179.9 in
Length
185.7 in
110 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 M40d
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.01 %

General
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 M40d
E83
Generation
G01
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 M40d
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW B57
M57-D30
Engine Code
B57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 4400 rpm
X3 3.0sd DPF
282 hp
322 hp
X3 M40d
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
X3 3.0sd DPF
428 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
X3 M40d
Performance
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 M40d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

X3 M40d
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15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.49 lb/hp
X3 3.0sd DPF
15.24 lb/hp
13.49 lb/hp
X3 M40d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 M40d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
37 mpg
X3 3.0sd DPF
27 mpg
37 mpg
X3 M40d
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
478 mi
Range
661 mi
X3 3.0sd DPF
478 mi
661 mi
X3 M40d
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).
131.6 kWh
X3 3.0sd DPF
179 kWh
131.6 kWh
X3 M40d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
323 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 M40d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft











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