The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive30i (08 - 10) vs. BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08)

€ 45,200
BMW X3 xDrive30i (08 - 10) X3 xDrive30i
€ 44,500
BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08) X3 3.0d DPF
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the X3 xDrive30i and the X3 3.0d DPF are absolutely identical. Both are 179.9 inches long, 73 inches wide and 65.9 inches tall.
X3 xDrive30i
X3 3.0d DPF
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30i (08 - 10)
73
78.2
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08)
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 xDrive30i (08 - 10)
110
179.9
Blueprint BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08)
110
179.9
179.9 in
Length
179.9 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

X3 xDrive30i
X3 3.0d DPF
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5181 lb
BMW X3 xDrive30i (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.45 %
BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08)

General

X3 xDrive30i
X3 3.0d DPF
E83
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
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 xDrive30i
X3 3.0d DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N52
Engine Series
BMW M57
N52-B30
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
X3 xDrive30i
268 hp
215 hp
X3 3.0d DPF
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
X3 xDrive30i
232 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
X3 3.0d DPF

Performance

X3 xDrive30i
X3 3.0d DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive30i

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

X3 3.0d DPF

 REPLAY
14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
X3 xDrive30i
14.93 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
X3 3.0d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

X3 xDrive30i
X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
30 mpg
X3 xDrive30i
25 mpg
30 mpg
X3 3.0d DPF
18 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
527 mi
X3 xDrive30i
438 mi
527 mi
X3 3.0d DPF
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
162.5 kWh
X3 xDrive30i
179.9 kWh
162.5 kWh
X3 3.0d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

X3 xDrive30i
X3 3.0d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft