The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 sDrive18d (12 - 14) vs. BMW X3 M Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 36,600
€ 84,900
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The X3 sDrive18d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the X3 M.
X3 sDrive18d
X3 M
65.4
74.1
82.6
65.6
74.7
84.2
74.1 in
Width
74.7 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
65.4 in
Height
65.6 in
110.6
183
112.8
186.1
183 in
Length
186.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
X3 sDrive18d
X3 M
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
683 lb
15.15 %
General
X3 sDrive18d
X3 M
F25
Generation
F97
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X3 sDrive18d
X3 M
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW S58
N47-D20
Engine Code
S58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
473 hp
at 6250 rpm
X3 sDrive18d
141 hp
473 hp
X3 M
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
X3 sDrive18d
266 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
X3 M
Performance
X3 sDrive18d
X3 M
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
X3 sDrive18d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
X3 M
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27.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.53 lb/hp
X3 sDrive18d
27.13 lb/hp
9.53 lb/hp
X3 M
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 sDrive18d
X3 M
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
22 mpg
X3 sDrive18d
46 mpg
22 mpg
X3 M
41 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
816 mi
Range
385 mi
X3 sDrive18d
816 mi
385 mi
X3 M
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).
198.9 kWh
X3 sDrive18d
104.9 kWh
198.9 kWh
X3 M
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
X3 sDrive18d
X3 M
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
