The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW X3 M40d Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 56,500

€ 70,300

€ 56,500
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the X3 xDrive30d is 0.3 inches shorter and 0.2 inches narrower.
X3 xDrive30d
X3 M40d
66
74.4
84.2
66
74.7
84.2
74.4 in
Width
74.7 in
84.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
66 in
Height
66 in
112.8
185.4
112.8
185.7
185.4 in
Length
185.7 in
112.8 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
X3 xDrive30d
X3 M40d
4178 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.8 %

General
X3 xDrive30d
X3 M40d
G01
Generation
G01
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 M40d
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
BMW B57
B57-D30
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 4400 rpm
X3 xDrive30d
261 hp
322 hp
X3 M40d
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
X3 xDrive30d
457 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
X3 M40d
Performance
X3 xDrive30d
X3 M40d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

X3 M40d
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16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.49 lb/hp
X3 xDrive30d
16.01 lb/hp
13.49 lb/hp
X3 M40d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 xDrive30d
X3 M40d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
X3 xDrive30d
40 mpg
37 mpg
X3 M40d
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
716 mi
Range
661 mi
X3 xDrive30d
716 mi
661 mi
X3 M40d
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).
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 xDrive30d
121.3 kWh
131.6 kWh
X3 M40d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
293 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
323 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
X3 xDrive30d
X3 M40d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 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