The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive25i Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW X3 M40d Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 44,800

€ 70,300

€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The X3 xDrive25i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the X3 M40d.
X3 xDrive25i
X3 M40d
65.9
73
78.2
66
74.7
84.2
73 in
Width
74.7 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
65.9 in
Height
66 in
110
179.9
112.8
185.7
179.9 in
Length
185.7 in
110 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
X3 xDrive25i
X3 M40d
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.11 %

General
X3 xDrive25i
X3 M40d
E83
Generation
G01
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X3 xDrive25i
X3 M40d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N52
Engine Series
BMW B57
N52-B25
Engine Code
B57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 4400 rpm
X3 xDrive25i
215 hp
322 hp
X3 M40d
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
X3 xDrive25i
184 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
X3 M40d
Performance
X3 xDrive25i
X3 M40d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive25i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

X3 M40d
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18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.49 lb/hp
X3 xDrive25i
18.76 lb/hp
13.49 lb/hp
X3 M40d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 xDrive25i
X3 M40d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
X3 xDrive25i
25 mpg
37 mpg
X3 M40d
18 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
438 mi
Range
661 mi
X3 xDrive25i
438 mi
661 mi
X3 M40d
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
131.6 kWh
X3 xDrive25i
179.9 kWh
131.6 kWh
X3 M40d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
323 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
X3 xDrive25i
X3 M40d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft











44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft