The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 M Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 84,900
€ 46,700
€ 84,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The X3 M is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the X3 xDrive28i.
X3 M
X3 xDrive28i
65.6
74.7
84.2
65.4
74.1
82.6
74.7 in
Width
74.1 in
84.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
65.6 in
Height
65.4 in
112.8
186.1
110.6
183
186.1 in
Length
183 in
112.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
X3 M
X3 xDrive28i
4508 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
12.22 %
General
X3 M
X3 xDrive28i
F97
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X3 M
X3 xDrive28i
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S58
Engine Series
BMW N20
S58-B30
Engine Code
N20-B20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
473 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
X3 M
473 hp
242 hp
X3 xDrive28i
443 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
X3 M
443 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
X3 xDrive28i
Performance
X3 M
X3 xDrive28i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
X3 M
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
X3 xDrive28i
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9.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
X3 M
9.53 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
X3 xDrive28i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 M
X3 xDrive28i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
31 mpg
X3 M
22 mpg
31 mpg
X3 xDrive28i
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
385 mi
Range
555 mi
X3 M
385 mi
555 mi
X3 xDrive28i
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
142.1 kWh
X3 M
198.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
X3 xDrive28i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
415 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 M
X3 xDrive28i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












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

















