The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 sDrive18d (14 - 17) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20d (10 - 14)
€ 39,600

€ 40,100

€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the X3 sDrive18d is 0.4 inches longer.
X3 sDrive18d
X3 xDrive20d
65.4
74.1
82.6
65.4
74.1
82.6
74.1 in
Width
74.1 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
65.4 in
Height
65.4 in
110.6
183.3
110.6
183
183.3 in
Length
183 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
X3 sDrive18d
X3 xDrive20d
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.07 %

General
X3 sDrive18d
X3 xDrive20d
F25
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
X3 sDrive18d
X3 xDrive20d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW N47
B47-D20
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
X3 sDrive18d
148 hp
181 hp
X3 xDrive20d
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
X3 sDrive18d
266 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
X3 xDrive20d
Performance
X3 sDrive18d
X3 xDrive20d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

X3 sDrive18d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive20d
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25.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
X3 sDrive18d
25.84 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
X3 xDrive20d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 sDrive18d
X3 xDrive20d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
X3 sDrive18d
50 mpg
42 mpg
X3 xDrive20d
44 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
886 mi
Range
743 mi
X3 sDrive18d
886 mi
743 mi
X3 xDrive20d
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
115.2 kWh
X3 sDrive18d
96.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
X3 xDrive20d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 sDrive18d
X3 xDrive20d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












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