The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20i (08 - 10) vs. BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 35,600

€ 46,600

€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘ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 3.0d DPF are absolutely identical. Both are 179.9 inches long, 73 inches wide and 65.9 inches tall.
X3 xDrive20i
X3 3.0d DPF
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 3.0d DPF
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5192 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.23 %

General
X3 xDrive20i
X3 3.0d DPF
E83
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X3 xDrive20i
X3 3.0d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
BMW M57
N46-B20
Engine Code
M57-D30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
X3 xDrive20i
148 hp
215 hp
X3 3.0d DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
X3 xDrive20i
148 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
X3 3.0d DPF
Performance
X3 xDrive20i
X3 3.0d DPF
123 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive20i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

X3 3.0d DPF
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.33 lb/hp
X3 xDrive20i
25.77 lb/hp
19.33 lb/hp
X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 xDrive20i
X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
27 mpg
X3 xDrive20i
26 mpg
27 mpg
X3 3.0d DPF
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
462 mi
Range
484 mi
X3 xDrive20i
462 mi
484 mi
X3 3.0d DPF
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).
176.9 kWh
X3 xDrive20i
170.4 kWh
176.9 kWh
X3 3.0d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 xDrive20i
X3 3.0d DPF
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