The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)

€ 52,000
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08) X3 3.0sd DPF
€ 52,100
BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16) X3 xDrive30d
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,100

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 3.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the X3 xDrive30d.
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 xDrive30d
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
73
78.2
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
110
179.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)
110.6
183.3
179.9 in
Length
183.3 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 xDrive30d
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5313 lb
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.81 %
BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)

General

X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 xDrive30d
E83
Generation
F25
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 xDrive30d
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N57
M57-D30
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
X3 3.0sd DPF
282 hp
254 hp
X3 xDrive30d
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
X3 3.0sd DPF
428 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
X3 xDrive30d

Performance

X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 xDrive30d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

X3 3.0sd DPF

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive30d

 REPLAY
15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.45 lb/hp
X3 3.0sd DPF
15.24 lb/hp
16.45 lb/hp
X3 xDrive30d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
40 mpg
X3 3.0sd DPF
27 mpg
40 mpg
X3 xDrive30d
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
706 mi
X3 3.0sd DPF
478 mi
706 mi
X3 xDrive30d
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).
121.3 kWh
X3 3.0sd DPF
179 kWh
121.3 kWh
X3 xDrive30d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 xDrive30d
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