The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20i (08 - 10) vs. BMW X3 M40i Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 35,600
€ 68,700
€ 35,600
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 xDrive20i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 14.7 cm shorter, 4.4 cm narrower and 0.2 cm lower than the X3 M40i.
X3 xDrive20i
X3 M40i
1674
1853
1987
1676
1897
2138
1853 mm
Width
1897 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2138 mm
1674 mm
Height
1676 mm
2795
4569
2864
4716
4569 mm
Length
4716 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2864 mm
Vehicle Weight
X3 xDrive20i
X3 M40i
1730 kg
Kerb Weight
1885 kg
2200 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2455 kg
Weight Difference:
155 kg
8.22 %
General
X3 xDrive20i
X3 M40i
E83
Generation
G01
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X3 xDrive20i
X3 M40i
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
BMW B58
N46-B20
Engine Code
B58-B30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2998 CC
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
X3 xDrive20i
148 bhp
355 bhp
X3 M40i
200 NM
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1520 rpm
X3 xDrive20i
200 NM
500 NM
X3 M40i
Performance
X3 xDrive20i
X3 M40i
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
X3 xDrive20i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
X3 M40i
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11.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.31 kg/bhp
X3 xDrive20i
11.69 kg/bhp
5.31 kg/bhp
X3 M40i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 xDrive20i
X3 M40i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
X3 xDrive20i
31 mpg
34 mpg
X3 M40i
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
462 mi
Range
493 mi
X3 xDrive20i
462 mi
493 mi
X3 M40i
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).
155.3 kWh
X3 xDrive20i
170.4 kWh
155.3 kWh
X3 M40i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
215 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 xDrive20i
X3 M40i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
570 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
550 L











1560 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1600 L
















