The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0si Automatic (06 - 08) vs. BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 46,200

€ 43,600

€ 46,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the X3 3.0si and the X3 2.5si are absolutely identical. Both are 179.9 inches long, 73 inches wide and 65.9 inches tall.
X3 3.0si
X3 2.5si
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 3.0si
X3 2.5si
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.54 %

General
X3 3.0si
X3 2.5si
E83
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X3 3.0si
X3 2.5si
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
BMW N52
N52-B30
Engine Code
N52-B25


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
X3 3.0si
268 hp
215 hp
X3 2.5si
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
X3 3.0si
232 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
X3 2.5si
Performance
X3 3.0si
X3 2.5si
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

X3 3.0si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

X3 2.5si
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15.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.76 lb/hp
X3 3.0si
15.14 lb/hp
18.76 lb/hp
X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 3.0si
X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
23 mpg
X3 3.0si
23 mpg
23 mpg
X3 2.5si
16 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
404 mi
Range
412 mi
X3 3.0si
404 mi
412 mi
X3 2.5si
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
191.4 kWh
X3 3.0si
195.2 kWh
191.4 kWh
X3 2.5si
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 3.0si
X3 2.5si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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