The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 14) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 43,400
€ 53,300
€ 43,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,300
ⓘ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 xDrive35d.
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
X3 xDrive35d
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 xDrive35d
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 xDrive35d
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 xDrive35d
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 xDrive35d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
X3 xDrive35d
Performance
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
X3 xDrive35d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
X3 xDrive35d
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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 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
30 mpg
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
42 mpg
30 mpg
X3 xDrive35d
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
743 mi
Range
534 mi
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
743 mi
534 mi
X3 xDrive35d
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).
160.5 kWh
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
115.2 kWh
160.5 kWh
X3 xDrive35d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
X3 xDrive35d
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

















