The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW X3 sDrive18d Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 56,500
€ 38,800
€ 56,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The X3 xDrive30d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the X3 sDrive18d.
X3 xDrive30d
X3 sDrive18d
66
74.4
84.2
65.4
74.1
82.6
74.4 in
Width
74.1 in
84.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
66 in
Height
65.4 in
112.8
185.4
110.6
183
185.4 in
Length
183 in
112.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
X3 xDrive30d
X3 sDrive18d
4178 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.4 %
General
X3 xDrive30d
X3 sDrive18d
G01
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-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 B57
Engine Series
BMW N47
B57-D30
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
X3 xDrive30d
261 hp
141 hp
X3 sDrive18d
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
X3 xDrive30d
457 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
X3 sDrive18d
Performance
X3 xDrive30d
X3 sDrive18d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
X3 xDrive30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
X3 sDrive18d
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16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.44 lb/hp
X3 xDrive30d
16.01 lb/hp
27.44 lb/hp
X3 sDrive18d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 xDrive30d
X3 sDrive18d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
X3 xDrive30d
40 mpg
44 mpg
X3 sDrive18d
35 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
716 mi
Range
771 mi
X3 xDrive30d
716 mi
771 mi
X3 sDrive18d
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).
111 kWh
X3 xDrive30d
121.3 kWh
111 kWh
X3 sDrive18d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 xDrive30d
X3 sDrive18d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 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















