The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 M40i Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW X3 3.0si Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 69,300

€ 46,200

€ 69,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The X3 M40i is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the X3 3.0si.
X3 M40i
X3 3.0si
66
74.7
84.2
65.9
73
78.2
74.7 in
Width
73 in
84.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
66 in
Height
65.9 in
112.8
185.7
110
179.9
185.7 in
Length
179.9 in
112.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
X3 M40i
X3 3.0si
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5412 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.38 %

General
X3 M40i
X3 3.0si
G01
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X3 M40i
X3 3.0si
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
BMW N52
B58-B30
Engine Code
N52-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
349 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
X3 M40i
349 hp
268 hp
X3 3.0si
369 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
X3 M40i
369 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
X3 3.0si
Performance
X3 M40i
X3 3.0si
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

X3 M40i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

X3 3.0si
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11.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.14 lb/hp
X3 M40i
11.91 lb/hp
15.14 lb/hp
X3 3.0si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 M40i
X3 3.0si
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
23 mpg
X3 M40i
26 mpg
23 mpg
X3 3.0si
20 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
444 mi
Range
404 mi
X3 M40i
444 mi
404 mi
X3 3.0si
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
195.2 kWh
X3 M40i
172.4 kWh
195.2 kWh
X3 3.0si
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
383 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 M40i
X3 3.0si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 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