The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 M Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 84,900
€ 47,400
€ 84,900
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 these vehicles differ considerably. The X3 M is 6.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the X3 xDrive30i.
X3 M
X3 xDrive30i
65.6
74.7
84.2
65.9
73
78.2
74.7 in
Width
73 in
84.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
65.6 in
Height
65.9 in
112.8
186.1
110
179.9
186.1 in
Length
179.9 in
112.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
X3 M
X3 xDrive30i
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
10.03 %
General
X3 M
X3 xDrive30i
F97
Generation
E83
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X3 M
X3 xDrive30i
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S58
Engine Series
BMW N52
S58-B30
Engine Code
N52-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
473 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
X3 M
473 hp
268 hp
X3 xDrive30i
443 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
X3 M
443 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
X3 xDrive30i
Performance
X3 M
X3 xDrive30i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
X3 M
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
X3 xDrive30i
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9.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.14 lb/hp
X3 M
9.53 lb/hp
15.14 lb/hp
X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 M
X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
24 mpg
X3 M
22 mpg
24 mpg
X3 xDrive30i
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
385 mi
Range
429 mi
X3 M
385 mi
429 mi
X3 xDrive30i
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).
183.8 kWh
X3 M
198.9 kWh
183.8 kWh
X3 xDrive30i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
415 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
375 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 M
X3 xDrive30i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











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














