The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20d Automatic (10 - 14)

€ 52,100
BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16) X3 xDrive30d
€ 42,300
 BMW X3 xDrive20d Automatic (10 - 14) X3 xDrive20d
€ 52,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,300

ⓘ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 xDrive30d is 0.4 inches longer.
X3 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive20d
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)
74.1
82.6
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive20d Automatic (10 - 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 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)
110.6
183.3
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive20d Automatic (10 - 14)
110.6
183
183.3 in
Length
183 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

X3 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive20d
4178 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5104 lb
BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5 %
BMW X3 xDrive20d Automatic (10 - 14)

General

X3 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive20d
F25
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive20d
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N47
N57-D30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
X3 xDrive30d
254 hp
181 hp
X3 xDrive20d
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
X3 xDrive30d
413 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
X3 xDrive20d

Performance

X3 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive20d
144 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive30d

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive20d

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16.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.92 lb/hp
X3 xDrive30d
16.45 lb/hp
21.92 lb/hp
X3 xDrive20d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

X3 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive20d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
X3 xDrive30d
40 mpg
42 mpg
X3 xDrive20d
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
743 mi
X3 xDrive30d
706 mi
743 mi
X3 xDrive20d
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 xDrive30d
121.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
X3 xDrive20d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

X3 xDrive30d
X3 xDrive20d
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