The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 sDrive18d (12 - 14) vs. BMW X3 2.5si (06 - 08)
€ 36,600
€ 41,400
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The X3 sDrive18d is 3.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the X3 2.5si.
X3 sDrive18d
X3 2.5si
65.4
74.1
82.6
65.9
73
78.2
74.1 in
Width
73 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
65.4 in
Height
65.9 in
110.6
183
110
179.9
183 in
Length
179.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
X3 sDrive18d
X3 2.5si
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.87 %
General
X3 sDrive18d
X3 2.5si
F25
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
X3 sDrive18d
X3 2.5si
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N52
N47-D20
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
X3 sDrive18d
141 hp
215 hp
X3 2.5si
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
X3 sDrive18d
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
X3 2.5si
Performance
X3 sDrive18d
X3 2.5si
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
X3 sDrive18d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
X3 2.5si
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27.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
X3 sDrive18d
27.13 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 sDrive18d
X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
24 mpg
X3 sDrive18d
46 mpg
24 mpg
X3 2.5si
41 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
816 mi
Range
421 mi
X3 sDrive18d
816 mi
421 mi
X3 2.5si
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
187.5 kWh
X3 sDrive18d
104.9 kWh
187.5 kWh
X3 2.5si
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 sDrive18d
X3 2.5si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
