The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 sDrive18d Automatic (12 - 14) vs. BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08)

€ 38,800
BMW X3 sDrive18d Automatic (12 - 14) X3 sDrive18d
€ 44,500
BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08) X3 3.0d DPF
€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500

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 3.0d DPF.
X3 sDrive18d
X3 3.0d DPF
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 sDrive18d Automatic (12 - 14)
74.1
82.6
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08)
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 Automatic (12 - 14)
110.6
183
Blueprint BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08)
110
179.9
183 in
Length
179.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

X3 sDrive18d
X3 3.0d DPF
3869 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5181 lb
BMW X3 sDrive18d Automatic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.66 %
BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08)

General

X3 sDrive18d
X3 3.0d DPF
F25
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

X3 sDrive18d
X3 3.0d DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW M57
N47-D20
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
X3 sDrive18d
141 hp
215 hp
X3 3.0d DPF
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
X3 sDrive18d
266 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
X3 3.0d DPF

Performance

X3 sDrive18d
X3 3.0d DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

X3 sDrive18d

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

X3 3.0d DPF

 REPLAY
27.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
X3 sDrive18d
27.44 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
X3 3.0d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

X3 sDrive18d
X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
X3 sDrive18d
44 mpg
30 mpg
X3 3.0d DPF
41 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
771 mi
Range
527 mi
X3 sDrive18d
771 mi
527 mi
X3 3.0d DPF
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).
162.5 kWh
X3 sDrive18d
111 kWh
162.5 kWh
X3 3.0d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

X3 sDrive18d
X3 3.0d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft