The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance (12 - 14) vs. BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 41,300

€ 43,600

€ 41,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600
ⓘ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 BluePerformance is 3.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the X3 2.5si.
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
X3 2.5si
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 BluePerformance
X3 2.5si
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.18 %

General
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
X3 2.5si
F25
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
X3 2.5si
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N52
N47-D20
Engine Code
N52-B25


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
181 hp
215 hp
X3 2.5si
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
X3 2.5si
Performance
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
X3 2.5si
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

X3 2.5si
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.76 lb/hp
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
21.8 lb/hp
18.76 lb/hp
X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
23 mpg
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
42 mpg
23 mpg
X3 2.5si
35 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
743 mi
Range
412 mi
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
743 mi
412 mi
X3 2.5si
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).
191.4 kWh
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
115.2 kWh
191.4 kWh
X3 2.5si
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
X3 2.5si
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