The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. BMW X3 xDrive18d (09 - 10)
€ 52,000
€ 35,900
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the X3 3.0sd DPF and the X3 xDrive18d are absolutely identical. Both are 179.9 inches long, 73 inches wide and 65.9 inches tall.
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 xDrive18d
65.9
73
78.2
65.9
73
78.2
73 in
Width
73 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
65.9 in
Height
65.9 in
110
179.9
110
179.9
179.9 in
Length
179.9 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 xDrive18d
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.93 %
General
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 xDrive18d
E83
Generation
E83
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 xDrive18d
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 xDrive18d
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
X3 3.0sd DPF
428 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
X3 xDrive18d
Performance
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 xDrive18d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
121 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 xDrive18d
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15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.38 lb/hp
X3 3.0sd DPF
15.24 lb/hp
28.38 lb/hp
X3 xDrive18d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 xDrive18d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
38 mpg
X3 3.0sd DPF
27 mpg
38 mpg
X3 xDrive18d
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
478 mi
Range
672 mi
X3 3.0sd DPF
478 mi
672 mi
X3 xDrive18d
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).
127.6 kWh
X3 3.0sd DPF
179 kWh
127.6 kWh
X3 xDrive18d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 xDrive18d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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























