The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW X3 M40d Steptronic (18 - ..)

€ 48,700
BMW X3 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16) X3 xDrive28i
€ 70,300
BMW X3 M40d Steptronic (18 - ..) X3 M40d
€ 48,700
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 xDrive28i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the X3 M40d.
X3 xDrive28i
X3 M40d
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16)
74.1
82.6
66
Blueprint BMW X3 M40d Steptronic (18 - ..)
74.7
84.2
74.1 in
Width
74.7 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
65.4 in
Height
66 in
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16)
110.6
183.3
Blueprint BMW X3 M40d Steptronic (18 - ..)
112.8
185.7
183.3 in
Length
185.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in

Vehicle Weight

X3 xDrive28i
X3 M40d
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
BMW X3 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.35 %
BMW X3 M40d Steptronic (18 - ..)

General

X3 xDrive28i
X3 M40d
F25
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)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

X3 xDrive28i
X3 M40d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW B57
N20-B20
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 4400 rpm
X3 xDrive28i
242 hp
322 hp
X3 M40d
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
X3 xDrive28i
258 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
X3 M40d

Performance

X3 xDrive28i
X3 M40d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive28i

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

X3 M40d

 REPLAY
16.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.49 lb/hp
X3 xDrive28i
16.81 lb/hp
13.49 lb/hp
X3 M40d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

X3 xDrive28i
X3 M40d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
X3 xDrive28i
32 mpg
37 mpg
X3 M40d
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
661 mi
X3 xDrive28i
570 mi
661 mi
X3 M40d
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
131.6 kWh
X3 xDrive28i
138.2 kWh
131.6 kWh
X3 M40d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
323 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

X3 xDrive28i
X3 M40d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft