The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 14) vs. BMW X3 M40i Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 43,400

€ 68,700

€ 43,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the X3 M40i.
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
X3 M40i
65.4
74.1
82.6
66
74.7
84.2
74.1 in
Width
74.7 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
65.4 in
Height
66 in
110.6
183
112.8
185.7
183 in
Length
185.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
X3 M40i
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5104 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5412 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.5 %

General
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
X3 M40i
F25
Generation
G01
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
X3 M40i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW B58
N47-D20
Engine Code
B58-B30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
181 hp
355 hp
X3 M40i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
X3 M40i
Performance
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
X3 M40i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

X3 M40i
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21.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.71 lb/hp
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
21.92 lb/hp
11.71 lb/hp
X3 M40i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
X3 M40i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
29 mpg
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
42 mpg
29 mpg
X3 M40i
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
743 mi
Range
493 mi
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
743 mi
493 mi
X3 M40i
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).
155.3 kWh
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
115.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
X3 M40i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
X3 M40i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












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