The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 sDrive18d (12 - 14) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 36,600
BMW X3 sDrive18d (12 - 14) X3 sDrive18d
€ 47,400
BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10) X3 xDrive30i
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400

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 xDrive30i.
X3 sDrive18d
X3 xDrive30i
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 sDrive18d (12 - 14)
74.1
82.6
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint BMW X3 sDrive18d (12 - 14)
110.6
183
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
110
179.9
183 in
Length
179.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

X3 sDrive18d
X3 xDrive30i
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5071 lb
BMW X3 sDrive18d (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.69 %
BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)

General

X3 sDrive18d
X3 xDrive30i
F25
Generation
E83
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

X3 sDrive18d
X3 xDrive30i
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-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
X3 sDrive18d
141 hp
268 hp
X3 xDrive30i
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
X3 sDrive18d
266 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
X3 xDrive30i

Performance

X3 sDrive18d
X3 xDrive30i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

X3 sDrive18d

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive30i

 REPLAY
27.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.14 lb/hp
X3 sDrive18d
27.13 lb/hp
15.14 lb/hp
X3 xDrive30i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

X3 sDrive18d
X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
24 mpg
X3 sDrive18d
46 mpg
24 mpg
X3 xDrive30i
41 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
816 mi
Range
429 mi
X3 sDrive18d
816 mi
429 mi
X3 xDrive30i
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).
183.8 kWh
X3 sDrive18d
104.9 kWh
183.8 kWh
X3 xDrive30i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
375 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

X3 sDrive18d
X3 xDrive30i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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