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

€ 47,400

€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400
ⓘ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 179.9 inches long, 73 inches wide and 65.9 inches tall.
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 xDrive30i
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 xDrive30i
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.65 %

General
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 xDrive30i
E83
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

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


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
X3 3.0sd DPF
282 hp
268 hp
X3 xDrive30i
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
X3 3.0sd DPF
428 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
X3 xDrive30i
Performance
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 xDrive30i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

X3 xDrive30i
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15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.14 lb/hp
X3 3.0sd DPF
15.24 lb/hp
15.14 lb/hp
X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
24 mpg
X3 3.0sd DPF
27 mpg
24 mpg
X3 xDrive30i
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
478 mi
Range
429 mi
X3 3.0sd DPF
478 mi
429 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).
183.8 kWh
X3 3.0sd DPF
179 kWh
183.8 kWh
X3 xDrive30i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
375 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 xDrive30i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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