The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (10 - 12) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)

€ 46,200
BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (10 - 12) X3 xDrive28i
€ 52,100
BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16) X3 xDrive30d
€ 46,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,100

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 xDrive28i is 0.4 inches shorter.
X3 xDrive28i
X3 xDrive30d
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (10 - 12)
74.1
82.6
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)
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 xDrive28i Automatic (10 - 12)
110.6
183
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)
110.6
183.3
183 in
Length
183.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

X3 xDrive28i
X3 xDrive30d
4012 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5313 lb
BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.95 %
BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)

General

X3 xDrive28i
X3 xDrive30d
F25
Generation
F25
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)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

X3 xDrive28i
X3 xDrive30d
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N52
Engine Series
BMW N57
N52-B30
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
X3 xDrive28i
254 hp
254 hp
X3 xDrive30d
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
X3 xDrive28i
229 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
X3 xDrive30d

Performance

X3 xDrive28i
X3 xDrive30d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive28i

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive30d

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15.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.45 lb/hp
X3 xDrive28i
15.8 lb/hp
16.45 lb/hp
X3 xDrive30d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

X3 xDrive28i
X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
X3 xDrive28i
26 mpg
40 mpg
X3 xDrive30d
19 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
706 mi
X3 xDrive28i
462 mi
706 mi
X3 xDrive30d
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).
121.3 kWh
X3 xDrive28i
170.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
X3 xDrive30d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

X3 xDrive28i
X3 xDrive30d
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