The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive30d (08 - 10) vs. BMW X3 xDrive18d (09 - 10)

€ 45,700
BMW X3 xDrive30d (08 - 10) X3 xDrive30d
€ 35,900
BMW X3 xDrive18d (09 - 10) X3 xDrive18d
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the X3 xDrive30d and the X3 xDrive18d are absolutely identical. Both are 179.9 inches long, 73 inches wide and 65.9 inches tall.
X3 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive18d
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30d (08 - 10)
73
78.2
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive18d (09 - 10)
73
78.2
73 in
Width
73 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
65.9 in
Height
65.9 in
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30d (08 - 10)
110
179.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive18d (09 - 10)
110
179.9
179.9 in
Length
179.9 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

X3 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive18d
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4993 lb
BMW X3 xDrive30d (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.45 %
BMW X3 xDrive18d (09 - 10)

General

X3 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive18d
E83
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

X3 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive18d
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N47
M57-D30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
X3 xDrive30d
215 hp
141 hp
X3 xDrive18d
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
X3 xDrive30d
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
X3 xDrive18d

Performance

X3 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive18d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive30d

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive18d

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19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.38 lb/hp
X3 xDrive30d
19.28 lb/hp
28.38 lb/hp
X3 xDrive18d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

X3 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive18d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
38 mpg
X3 xDrive30d
32 mpg
38 mpg
X3 xDrive18d
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
562 mi
Range
672 mi
X3 xDrive30d
562 mi
672 mi
X3 xDrive18d
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
127.6 kWh
X3 xDrive30d
152.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
X3 xDrive18d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

X3 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive18d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft