The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 M40i Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30i (08 - 10)
€ 68,700

€ 45,200

€ 68,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘ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 xDrive30i.
X3 M40i
X3 xDrive30i
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 xDrive30i
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5412 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.71 %

General
X3 M40i
X3 xDrive30i
G01
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 manual transmission
Engine
X3 M40i
X3 xDrive30i
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
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
X3 M40i
355 hp
268 hp
X3 xDrive30i
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
X3 M40i
369 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
X3 xDrive30i
Performance
X3 M40i
X3 xDrive30i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

X3 M40i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive30i
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11.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
X3 M40i
11.71 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 M40i
X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
X3 M40i
29 mpg
25 mpg
X3 xDrive30i
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
493 mi
Range
438 mi
X3 M40i
493 mi
438 mi
X3 xDrive30i
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
179.9 kWh
X3 M40i
155.3 kWh
179.9 kWh
X3 xDrive30i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 M40i
X3 xDrive30i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











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