The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW X3 sDrive18d Steptronic (14 - 17)
€ 47,900

€ 40,800

€ 47,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The X3 xDrive30d is 3.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the X3 sDrive18d.
X3 xDrive30d
X3 sDrive18d
65.9
73
78.2
65.4
74.1
82.6
73 in
Width
74.1 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
65.9 in
Height
65.4 in
110
179.9
110.6
183.3
179.9 in
Length
183.3 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
X3 xDrive30d
X3 sDrive18d
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.91 %

General
X3 xDrive30d
X3 sDrive18d
E83
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X3 xDrive30d
X3 sDrive18d
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW B47
M57-D30
Engine Code
B47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
X3 xDrive30d
215 hp
148 hp
X3 sDrive18d
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
X3 xDrive30d
369 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
X3 sDrive18d
Performance
X3 xDrive30d
X3 sDrive18d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

X3 sDrive18d
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19.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.14 lb/hp
X3 xDrive30d
19.33 lb/hp
26.14 lb/hp
X3 sDrive18d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 xDrive30d
X3 sDrive18d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
X3 xDrive30d
31 mpg
50 mpg
X3 sDrive18d
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
541 mi
Range
886 mi
X3 xDrive30d
541 mi
886 mi
X3 sDrive18d
Environmental Impact
158.4 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).
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).
96.7 kWh
X3 xDrive30d
158.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
X3 sDrive18d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 xDrive30d
X3 sDrive18d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft











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