The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30i (08 - 10)
€ 52,000

€ 45,200

€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘ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 xDrive30i are absolutely identical. Both are 4569 mm long, 1853 mm wide and 1674 mm tall.
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 xDrive30i
1674
1853
1987
1674
1853
1987
1853 mm
Width
1853 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1987 mm
1674 mm
Height
1674 mm
2795
4569
2795
4569
4569 mm
Length
4569 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 xDrive30i
1950 kg
Kerb Weight
1815 kg
2385 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2260 kg

Weight Difference:
135 kg
6.92 %

General
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 xDrive30i
E83
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 xDrive30i
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N52
M57-D30
Engine Code
N52-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
282 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
268 bhp
at 6650 rpm
X3 3.0sd DPF
282 bhp
268 bhp
X3 xDrive30i
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2750 rpm
X3 3.0sd DPF
580 NM
315 NM
X3 xDrive30i
Performance
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 xDrive30i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

X3 3.0sd DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive30i
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6.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.77 kg/bhp
X3 3.0sd DPF
6.91 kg/bhp
6.77 kg/bhp
X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
30 mpg
X3 3.0sd DPF
32 mpg
30 mpg
X3 xDrive30i
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
478 mi
Range
438 mi
X3 3.0sd DPF
478 mi
438 mi
X3 xDrive30i
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).
179.9 kWh
X3 3.0sd DPF
179 kWh
179.9 kWh
X3 xDrive30i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 xDrive30i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










1560 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L