The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive20i (08 - 10) vs. BMW X3 sDrive18d Automatic (12 - 14)

€ 35,600
BMW X3 xDrive20i (08 - 10) X3 xDrive20i
€ 38,800
BMW X3 sDrive18d Automatic (12 - 14) X3 sDrive18d
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800

ⓘ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 xDrive20i is 3.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the X3 sDrive18d.
X3 xDrive20i
X3 sDrive18d
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive20i (08 - 10)
73
78.2
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 sDrive18d Automatic (12 - 14)
74.1
82.6
73 in
Width
74.1 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
65.9 in
Height
65.4 in
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive20i (08 - 10)
110
179.9
Blueprint BMW X3 sDrive18d Automatic (12 - 14)
110.6
183
179.9 in
Length
183 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

X3 xDrive20i
X3 sDrive18d
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
BMW X3 xDrive20i (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.42 %
BMW X3 sDrive18d Automatic (12 - 14)

General

X3 xDrive20i
X3 sDrive18d
E83
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

X3 xDrive20i
X3 sDrive18d
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N46
Engine Series
BMW N47
N46-B20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
X3 xDrive20i
148 hp
141 hp
X3 sDrive18d
148 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
X3 xDrive20i
148 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
X3 sDrive18d

Performance

X3 xDrive20i
X3 sDrive18d
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive20i

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

X3 sDrive18d

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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.44 lb/hp
X3 xDrive20i
25.77 lb/hp
27.44 lb/hp
X3 sDrive18d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

X3 xDrive20i
X3 sDrive18d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
X3 xDrive20i
26 mpg
44 mpg
X3 sDrive18d
19 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
771 mi
X3 xDrive20i
462 mi
771 mi
X3 sDrive18d
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).
111 kWh
X3 xDrive20i
170.4 kWh
111 kWh
X3 sDrive18d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

X3 xDrive20i
X3 sDrive18d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft