The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35i Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 52,000
€ 55,000
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘ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 xDrive35i.
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 xDrive35i
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
183.3
179.9 in
Length
183.3 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 xDrive35i
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4167 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5302 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.07 %
General
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 xDrive35i
E83
Generation
F25
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 xDrive35i
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N55
M57-D30
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
X3 3.0sd DPF
282 hp
302 hp
X3 xDrive35i
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
X3 3.0sd DPF
428 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
X3 xDrive35i
Performance
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 xDrive35i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
X3 3.0sd DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
X3 xDrive35i
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15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.8 lb/hp
X3 3.0sd DPF
15.24 lb/hp
13.8 lb/hp
X3 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
28 mpg
X3 3.0sd DPF
27 mpg
28 mpg
X3 xDrive35i
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
478 mi
Range
501 mi
X3 3.0sd DPF
478 mi
501 mi
X3 xDrive35i
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).
157.2 kWh
X3 3.0sd DPF
179 kWh
157.2 kWh
X3 xDrive35i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 3.0sd DPF
X3 xDrive35i
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
