The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW X3 M40i Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 53,000

€ 68,700

€ 53,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,700
ⓘ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 xDrive30i is 0.3 inches shorter and 0.2 inches narrower.
X3 xDrive30i
X3 M40i
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 xDrive30i
X3 M40i
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5412 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.03 %

General
X3 xDrive30i
X3 M40i
G01
Generation
G01
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X3 xDrive30i
X3 M40i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW B58
B48-B20
Engine Code
B58-B30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
X3 xDrive30i
249 hp
355 hp
X3 M40i
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
X3 xDrive30i
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
X3 M40i
Performance
X3 xDrive30i
X3 M40i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive30i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

X3 M40i
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15.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.71 lb/hp
X3 xDrive30i
15.85 lb/hp
11.71 lb/hp
X3 M40i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 xDrive30i
X3 M40i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
29 mpg
X3 xDrive30i
33 mpg
29 mpg
X3 M40i
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
561 mi
Range
493 mi
X3 xDrive30i
561 mi
493 mi
X3 M40i
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
155.3 kWh
X3 xDrive30i
136.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
X3 M40i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
330 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 xDrive30i
X3 M40i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft