The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 14) vs. BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 43,400

€ 52,000

€ 43,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘ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 xDrive20d BluePerformance is 3.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the X3 3.0sd DPF.
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
X3 3.0sd DPF
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 3.0sd DPF
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5104 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.7 %

General
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
X3 3.0sd DPF
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
X3 3.0sd DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
181 hp
282 hp
X3 3.0sd DPF
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
X3 3.0sd DPF
Performance
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
X3 3.0sd DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

X3 3.0sd DPF
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21.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
21.92 lb/hp
15.24 lb/hp
X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
27 mpg
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
42 mpg
27 mpg
X3 3.0sd DPF
39 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
743 mi
Range
478 mi
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
743 mi
478 mi
X3 3.0sd DPF
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).
179 kWh
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
115.2 kWh
179 kWh
X3 3.0sd DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
X3 3.0sd DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft