The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. BMW X3 sDrive18d Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 52,000

€ 38,800

€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The X3 3.0sd DPF is 3.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the X3 sDrive18d.
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 sDrive18d
65.9
73
78.2
65.4
74.1
82.6
73 in
Width
74.1 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
65.9 in
Height
65.4 in
110
179.9
110.6
183
179.9 in
Length
183 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 sDrive18d
4299 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
10 %

General
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 sDrive18d
E83
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 sDrive18d
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N47
M57-D30
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
X3 3.0sd DPF
282 hp
141 hp
X3 sDrive18d
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
X3 3.0sd DPF
428 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
X3 sDrive18d
Performance
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 sDrive18d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

X3 sDrive18d
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15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.44 lb/hp
X3 3.0sd DPF
15.24 lb/hp
27.44 lb/hp
X3 sDrive18d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 sDrive18d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
44 mpg
X3 3.0sd DPF
27 mpg
44 mpg
X3 sDrive18d
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
478 mi
Range
771 mi
X3 3.0sd DPF
478 mi
771 mi
X3 sDrive18d
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).
111 kWh
X3 3.0sd DPF
179 kWh
111 kWh
X3 sDrive18d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 sDrive18d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft











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