The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30i (08 - 10) vs. BMW X3 sDrive18d (12 - 14)
€ 45,200
€ 36,600
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 xDrive30i is 3.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the X3 sDrive18d.
X3 xDrive30i
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
179.9 in
Length
183 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
X3 xDrive30i
X3 sDrive18d
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.4 %
General
X3 xDrive30i
X3 sDrive18d
E83
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
X3 xDrive30i
X3 sDrive18d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
BMW N47
N52-B30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
X3 xDrive30i
268 hp
141 hp
X3 sDrive18d
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
X3 xDrive30i
232 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
X3 sDrive18d
Performance
X3 xDrive30i
X3 sDrive18d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
X3 xDrive30i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
X3 sDrive18d
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14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.13 lb/hp
X3 xDrive30i
14.93 lb/hp
27.13 lb/hp
X3 sDrive18d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 xDrive30i
X3 sDrive18d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
46 mpg
X3 xDrive30i
25 mpg
46 mpg
X3 sDrive18d
18 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
438 mi
Range
816 mi
X3 xDrive30i
438 mi
816 mi
X3 sDrive18d
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).
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).
104.9 kWh
X3 xDrive30i
179.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
X3 sDrive18d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 xDrive30i
X3 sDrive18d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
