The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive20i Automatic (11 - 14) vs. BMW X3 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16)

€ 40,300
BMW X3 xDrive20i Automatic (11 - 14) X3 xDrive20i
€ 48,700
 BMW X3 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16) X3 xDrive28i
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,700

ⓘ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 0.9 cm shorter.
X3 xDrive20i
X3 xDrive28i
1661
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive20i Automatic (11 - 14)
1881
2098
1661
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16)
1881
2098
1881 mm
Width
1881 mm
2098 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2098 mm
1661 mm
Height
1661 mm
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive20i Automatic (11 - 14)
2810
4648
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16)
2810
4657
4648 mm
Length
4657 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm

Vehicle Weight

X3 xDrive20i
X3 xDrive28i
1795 kg
Kerb Weight
1845 kg
2310 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2360 kg
BMW X3 xDrive20i Automatic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
50 kg
2.71 %
BMW X3 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16)

General

X3 xDrive20i
X3 xDrive28i
F25
Generation
F25
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

X3 xDrive20i
X3 xDrive28i
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW N20
N20-B20
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
X3 xDrive20i
181 bhp
242 bhp
X3 xDrive28i
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1250 rpm
X3 xDrive20i
270 NM
350 NM
X3 xDrive28i

Performance

X3 xDrive20i
X3 xDrive28i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive20i

62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive28i

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9.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.62 kg/bhp
X3 xDrive20i
9.92 kg/bhp
7.62 kg/bhp
X3 xDrive28i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

X3 xDrive20i
X3 xDrive28i
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
39 mpg
X3 xDrive20i
38 mpg
39 mpg
X3 xDrive28i
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
570 mi
X3 xDrive20i
555 mi
570 mi
X3 xDrive28i
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
138.2 kWh
X3 xDrive20i
142.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
X3 xDrive28i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

X3 xDrive20i
X3 xDrive28i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
550 L
Boot Capacity
550 L
1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1600 L