The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW X3 M40d Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 47,400
€ 70,300
€ 47,400
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
The X3 xDrive30i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 14.7 cm shorter, 4.4 cm narrower and 0.2 cm lower than the X3 M40d.
X3 xDrive30i
X3 M40d
1674
1853
1987
1676
1897
2138
1853 mm
Width
1897 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2138 mm
1674 mm
Height
1676 mm
2795
4569
2864
4716
4569 mm
Length
4716 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2864 mm
Vehicle Weight
X3 xDrive30i
X3 M40d
1840 kg
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
2300 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2550 kg
Weight Difference:
130 kg
6.6 %
General
X3 xDrive30i
X3 M40d
E83
Generation
G01
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X3 xDrive30i
X3 M40d
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N52
Engine Series
BMW B57
N52-B30
Engine Code
B57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
268 bhp
at 6650 rpm
Power
322 bhp
at 4400 rpm
X3 xDrive30i
268 bhp
322 bhp
X3 M40d
315 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
680 NM
at 1750 rpm
X3 xDrive30i
315 NM
680 NM
X3 M40d
Performance
X3 xDrive30i
X3 M40d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
X3 xDrive30i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
X3 M40d
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6.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.12 kg/bhp
X3 xDrive30i
6.87 kg/bhp
6.12 kg/bhp
X3 M40d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 xDrive30i
X3 M40d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
X3 xDrive30i
29 mpg
44 mpg
X3 M40d
21 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
429 mi
Range
661 mi
X3 xDrive30i
429 mi
661 mi
X3 M40d
Environmental Impact
183.8 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 xDrive30i
183.8 kWh
131.6 kWh
X3 M40d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
233 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
X3 xDrive30i
X3 M40d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
550 L











1560 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1600 L













