The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 sDrive18d Automatic (12 - 14) vs. BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 38,800

€ 43,600

€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600
ⓘ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 7.9 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 1.3 cm lower than the X3 2.5si.
X3 sDrive18d
X3 2.5si
1661
1881
2098
1674
1853
1987
1881 mm
Width
1853 mm
2098 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1987 mm
1661 mm
Height
1674 mm
2810
4648
2795
4569
4648 mm
Length
4569 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
X3 sDrive18d
X3 2.5si
1755 kg
Kerb Weight
1830 kg
2270 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2300 kg

Weight Difference:
75 kg
4.1 %

General
X3 sDrive18d
X3 2.5si
F25
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X3 sDrive18d
X3 2.5si
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N52
N47-D20
Engine Code
N52-B25


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2497 CC
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6500 rpm
X3 sDrive18d
141 bhp
215 bhp
X3 2.5si
360 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 2750 rpm
X3 sDrive18d
360 NM
250 NM
X3 2.5si
Performance
X3 sDrive18d
X3 2.5si
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

X3 sDrive18d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

X3 2.5si
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12.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.51 kg/bhp
X3 sDrive18d
12.45 kg/bhp
8.51 kg/bhp
X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 sDrive18d
X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
28 mpg
X3 sDrive18d
52 mpg
28 mpg
X3 2.5si
49 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
771 mi
Range
412 mi
X3 sDrive18d
771 mi
412 mi
X3 2.5si
Environmental Impact
111 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).
191.4 kWh
X3 sDrive18d
111 kWh
191.4 kWh
X3 2.5si
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 sDrive18d
X3 2.5si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
550 L
Boot Capacity
480 L











1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L