The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 sDrive18d Steptronic (14 - 17) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (11 - 14)

€ 40,800
BMW X3 sDrive18d Steptronic (14 - 17) X3 sDrive18d
€ 55,300
BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (11 - 14) X3 xDrive35d
€ 40,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,300

ⓘ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 xDrive35d
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 sDrive18d Steptronic (14 - 17)
74.1
82.6
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint BMW X3 sDrive18d Steptronic (14 - 17)
110.6
183.3
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (11 - 14)
110.6
183
183.3 in
Length
183 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

X3 sDrive18d
X3 xDrive35d
3869 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5379 lb
BMW X3 sDrive18d Steptronic (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.84 %
BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (11 - 14)

General

X3 sDrive18d
X3 xDrive35d
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)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

X3 sDrive18d
X3 xDrive35d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW N57
B47-D20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
X3 sDrive18d
148 hp
309 hp
X3 xDrive35d
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
X3 sDrive18d
266 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
X3 xDrive35d

Performance

X3 sDrive18d
X3 xDrive35d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

X3 sDrive18d

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive35d

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26.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
X3 sDrive18d
26.14 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
X3 xDrive35d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

X3 sDrive18d
X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
X3 sDrive18d
50 mpg
39 mpg
X3 xDrive35d
44 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
886 mi
Range
682 mi
X3 sDrive18d
886 mi
682 mi
X3 xDrive35d
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).
125.5 kWh
X3 sDrive18d
96.7 kWh
125.5 kWh
X3 xDrive35d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

X3 sDrive18d
X3 xDrive35d
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