The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20i (08 - 10) vs. BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 35,600
€ 43,600
€ 35,600
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 the X3 xDrive20i and the X3 2.5si are absolutely identical. Both are 179.9 inches long, 73 inches wide and 65.9 inches tall.
X3 xDrive20i
X3 2.5si
65.9
73
78.2
65.9
73
78.2
73 in
Width
73 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
65.9 in
Height
65.9 in
110
179.9
110
179.9
179.9 in
Length
179.9 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
X3 xDrive20i
X3 2.5si
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.45 %
General
X3 xDrive20i
X3 2.5si
E83
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
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 xDrive20i
X3 2.5si
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N46
Engine Series
BMW N52
N46-B20
Engine Code
N52-B25


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
X3 xDrive20i
148 hp
215 hp
X3 2.5si
148 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
X3 xDrive20i
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
X3 2.5si
Performance
X3 xDrive20i
X3 2.5si
123 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
X3 xDrive20i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
X3 2.5si
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.76 lb/hp
X3 xDrive20i
25.77 lb/hp
18.76 lb/hp
X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 xDrive20i
X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
23 mpg
X3 xDrive20i
26 mpg
23 mpg
X3 2.5si
19 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
462 mi
Range
412 mi
X3 xDrive20i
462 mi
412 mi
X3 2.5si
Environmental Impact
170.4 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 xDrive20i
170.4 kWh
191.4 kWh
X3 2.5si
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 xDrive20i
X3 2.5si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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




















