The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 14)

€ 48,700
BMW X3 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16) X3 xDrive28i
€ 43,400
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 14) X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
€ 48,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,400

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 longer.
X3 xDrive28i
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16)
74.1
82.6
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance Automatic (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 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16)
110.6
183.3
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 14)
110.6
183
183.3 in
Length
183 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

X3 xDrive28i
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5104 lb
BMW X3 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.43 %
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 14)

General

X3 xDrive28i
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
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 xDrive20d BluePerformance
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
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
X3 xDrive28i
242 hp
181 hp
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
X3 xDrive28i
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance

Performance

X3 xDrive28i
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive28i

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance

 REPLAY
16.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.92 lb/hp
X3 xDrive28i
16.81 lb/hp
21.92 lb/hp
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

X3 xDrive28i
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
42 mpg
X3 xDrive28i
32 mpg
42 mpg
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
743 mi
X3 xDrive28i
570 mi
743 mi
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
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).
115.2 kWh
X3 xDrive28i
138.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

X3 xDrive28i
X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
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