The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 sDrive18d (12 - 14) vs. BMW X3 M40i Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 36,600
€ 68,700
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The X3 sDrive18d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the X3 M40i.
X3 sDrive18d
X3 M40i
65.4
74.1
82.6
66
74.7
84.2
74.1 in
Width
74.7 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
65.4 in
Height
66 in
110.6
183
112.8
185.7
183 in
Length
185.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
X3 sDrive18d
X3 M40i
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5412 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.96 %
General
X3 sDrive18d
X3 M40i
F25
Generation
G01
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 M40i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW B58
N47-D20
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
X3 sDrive18d
141 hp
355 hp
X3 M40i
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
X3 sDrive18d
266 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
X3 M40i
Performance
X3 sDrive18d
X3 M40i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
X3 sDrive18d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
X3 M40i
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27.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.71 lb/hp
X3 sDrive18d
27.13 lb/hp
11.71 lb/hp
X3 M40i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 sDrive18d
X3 M40i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
29 mpg
X3 sDrive18d
46 mpg
29 mpg
X3 M40i
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
816 mi
Range
493 mi
X3 sDrive18d
816 mi
493 mi
X3 M40i
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).
155.3 kWh
X3 sDrive18d
104.9 kWh
155.3 kWh
X3 M40i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 sDrive18d
X3 M40i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
