The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive18d (09 - 10) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35i Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 35,900
€ 55,000
€ 35,900
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 these vehicles differ slightly. The X3 xDrive18d is 3.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the X3 xDrive35i.
X3 xDrive18d
X3 xDrive35i
65.9
73
78.2
65.4
74.1
82.6
73 in
Width
74.1 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
65.9 in
Height
65.4 in
110
179.9
110.6
183.3
179.9 in
Length
183.3 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
X3 xDrive18d
X3 xDrive35i
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4167 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5302 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.96 %
General
X3 xDrive18d
X3 xDrive35i
E83
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X3 xDrive18d
X3 xDrive35i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N55
N47-D20
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
X3 xDrive18d
141 hp
302 hp
X3 xDrive35i
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
X3 xDrive18d
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
X3 xDrive35i
Performance
X3 xDrive18d
X3 xDrive35i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
X3 xDrive18d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
X3 xDrive35i
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28.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.8 lb/hp
X3 xDrive18d
28.38 lb/hp
13.8 lb/hp
X3 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 xDrive18d
X3 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
28 mpg
X3 xDrive18d
38 mpg
28 mpg
X3 xDrive35i
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
672 mi
Range
501 mi
X3 xDrive18d
672 mi
501 mi
X3 xDrive35i
Environmental Impact
127.6 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 xDrive18d
127.6 kWh
157.2 kWh
X3 xDrive35i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 xDrive18d
X3 xDrive35i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
