The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive20d Steptronic (14 - 17) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14)

€ 45,800
BMW X3 xDrive20d Steptronic (14 - 17) X3 xDrive20d
€ 50,300
BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14) X3 xDrive30d
€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,300

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the X3 xDrive20d is 0.4 inches longer.
X3 xDrive20d
X3 xDrive30d
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive20d Steptronic (14 - 17)
74.1
82.6
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14)
74.1
82.6
74.1 in
Width
74.1 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
65.4 in
Height
65.4 in
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive20d Steptronic (14 - 17)
110.6
183.3
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14)
110.6
183
183.3 in
Length
183 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

X3 xDrive20d
X3 xDrive30d
4012 lb
Curb Weight
4134 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5269 lb
BMW X3 xDrive20d Steptronic (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.93 %
BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14)

General

X3 xDrive20d
X3 xDrive30d
F25
Generation
F25
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

X3 xDrive20d
X3 xDrive30d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW N57
B47-D20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
X3 xDrive20d
187 hp
254 hp
X3 xDrive30d
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
X3 xDrive20d
295 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
X3 xDrive30d

Performance

X3 xDrive20d
X3 xDrive30d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive20d

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive30d

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21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.28 lb/hp
X3 xDrive20d
21.45 lb/hp
16.28 lb/hp
X3 xDrive30d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

X3 xDrive20d
X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
39 mpg
X3 xDrive20d
48 mpg
39 mpg
X3 xDrive30d
44 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
849 mi
Range
694 mi
X3 xDrive20d
849 mi
694 mi
X3 xDrive30d
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
123.4 kWh
X3 xDrive20d
100.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
X3 xDrive30d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

X3 xDrive20d
X3 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft