The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive20i (14 - 16) vs. BMW X3 sDrive18d (12 - 14)

€ 40,000
BMW X3 xDrive20i (14 - 16) X3 xDrive20i
€ 36,600
BMW X3 sDrive18d (12 - 14) X3 sDrive18d
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

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 xDrive20i is 0.4 inches longer.
X3 xDrive20i
X3 sDrive18d
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive20i (14 - 16)
74.1
82.6
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 sDrive18d (12 - 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 xDrive20i (14 - 16)
110.6
183.3
Blueprint BMW X3 sDrive18d (12 - 14)
110.6
183
183.3 in
Length
183 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

X3 xDrive20i
X3 sDrive18d
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4960 lb
BMW X3 xDrive20i (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.34 %
BMW X3 sDrive18d (12 - 14)

General

X3 xDrive20i
X3 sDrive18d
F25
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

X3 xDrive20i
X3 sDrive18d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW N47
N20-B20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
X3 xDrive20i
181 hp
141 hp
X3 sDrive18d
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
X3 xDrive20i
199 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
X3 sDrive18d

Performance

X3 xDrive20i
X3 sDrive18d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive20i

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

X3 sDrive18d

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21.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.13 lb/hp
X3 xDrive20i
21.86 lb/hp
27.13 lb/hp
X3 sDrive18d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

X3 xDrive20i
X3 sDrive18d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
X3 xDrive20i
32 mpg
46 mpg
X3 sDrive18d
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
562 mi
Range
816 mi
X3 xDrive20i
562 mi
816 mi
X3 sDrive18d
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
104.9 kWh
X3 xDrive20i
140.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
X3 sDrive18d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

X3 xDrive20i
X3 sDrive18d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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