The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 sDrive18d (14 - 17) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35i Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 39,600
€ 55,000
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the X3 sDrive18d and the X3 xDrive35i are absolutely identical. Both are 183.3 inches long, 74.1 inches wide and 65.4 inches tall.
X3 sDrive18d
X3 xDrive35i
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
183.3
183.3 in
Length
183.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
X3 sDrive18d
X3 xDrive35i
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4167 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5302 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.21 %
General
X3 sDrive18d
X3 xDrive35i
F25
Generation
F25
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 xDrive35i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW N55
B47-D20
Engine Code
N55-B30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
X3 sDrive18d
148 hp
302 hp
X3 xDrive35i
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
X3 sDrive18d
266 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
X3 xDrive35i
Performance
X3 sDrive18d
X3 xDrive35i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
X3 sDrive18d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
X3 xDrive35i
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25.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.8 lb/hp
X3 sDrive18d
25.84 lb/hp
13.8 lb/hp
X3 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 sDrive18d
X3 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
28 mpg
X3 sDrive18d
50 mpg
28 mpg
X3 xDrive35i
44 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
886 mi
Range
501 mi
X3 sDrive18d
886 mi
501 mi
X3 xDrive35i
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).
157.2 kWh
X3 sDrive18d
96.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
X3 xDrive35i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 sDrive18d
X3 xDrive35i
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













