The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20d (10 - 14) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d (08 - 10)
€ 40,100

€ 45,700

€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700
ⓘ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 xDrive20d is 3.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the X3 xDrive30d.
X3 xDrive20d
X3 xDrive30d
65.4
74.1
82.6
65.9
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
110.6
183
110
179.9
183 in
Length
179.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
X3 xDrive20d
X3 xDrive30d
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.78 %

General
X3 xDrive20d
X3 xDrive30d
F25
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
X3 xDrive20d
X3 xDrive30d
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
X3 xDrive20d
181 hp
215 hp
X3 xDrive30d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
X3 xDrive20d
280 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
X3 xDrive30d
Performance
X3 xDrive20d
X3 xDrive30d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive20d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive30d
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
X3 xDrive20d
21.8 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 xDrive20d
X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
32 mpg
X3 xDrive20d
42 mpg
32 mpg
X3 xDrive30d
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
743 mi
Range
562 mi
X3 xDrive20d
743 mi
562 mi
X3 xDrive30d
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
152.2 kWh
X3 xDrive20d
115.2 kWh
152.2 kWh
X3 xDrive30d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 xDrive20d
X3 xDrive30d
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