The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 sDrive20i Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (10 - 12)

€ 39,600
BMW X3 sDrive20i Steptronic (14 - 16) X3 sDrive20i
€ 46,200
BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (10 - 12) X3 xDrive28i
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,200

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 sDrive20i is 0.4 inches longer.
X3 sDrive20i
X3 xDrive28i
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 sDrive20i Steptronic (14 - 16)
74.1
82.6
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (10 - 12)
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 sDrive20i Steptronic (14 - 16)
110.6
183.3
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (10 - 12)
110.6
183
183.3 in
Length
183 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

X3 sDrive20i
X3 xDrive28i
3869 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5148 lb
BMW X3 sDrive20i Steptronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.56 %
BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (10 - 12)

General

X3 sDrive20i
X3 xDrive28i
F25
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

X3 sDrive20i
X3 xDrive28i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW N52
N20-B20
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
X3 sDrive20i
181 hp
254 hp
X3 xDrive28i
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
X3 sDrive20i
199 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
X3 xDrive28i

Performance

X3 sDrive20i
X3 xDrive28i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

X3 sDrive20i

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive28i

 REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.8 lb/hp
X3 sDrive20i
21.38 lb/hp
15.8 lb/hp
X3 xDrive28i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

X3 sDrive20i
X3 xDrive28i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
X3 sDrive20i
35 mpg
26 mpg
X3 xDrive28i
28 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
462 mi
X3 sDrive20i
621 mi
462 mi
X3 xDrive28i
Environmental Impact
127 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).
170.4 kWh
X3 sDrive20i
127 kWh
170.4 kWh
X3 xDrive28i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

X3 sDrive20i
X3 xDrive28i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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