The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW X3 sDrive20i Steptronic (14 - 16)

€ 53,300
BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10) X3 xDrive35d
€ 39,600
BMW X3 sDrive20i Steptronic (14 - 16) X3 sDrive20i
€ 53,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600

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 xDrive35d is 3.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the X3 sDrive20i.
X3 xDrive35d
X3 sDrive20i
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)
73
78.2
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 sDrive20i Steptronic (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)
110
179.9
Blueprint BMW X3 sDrive20i Steptronic (14 - 16)
110.6
183.3
179.9 in
Length
183.3 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

X3 xDrive35d
X3 sDrive20i
4299 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
10 %
BMW X3 sDrive20i Steptronic (14 - 16)

General

X3 xDrive35d
X3 sDrive20i
E83
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

X3 xDrive35d
X3 sDrive20i
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N20
M57-D30
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
X3 xDrive35d
282 hp
181 hp
X3 sDrive20i
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
X3 xDrive35d
428 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
X3 sDrive20i

Performance

X3 xDrive35d
X3 sDrive20i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive35d

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

X3 sDrive20i

 REPLAY
15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
X3 xDrive35d
15.24 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
X3 sDrive20i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

X3 xDrive35d
X3 sDrive20i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
35 mpg
X3 xDrive35d
30 mpg
35 mpg
X3 sDrive20i
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
621 mi
X3 xDrive35d
534 mi
621 mi
X3 sDrive20i
Environmental Impact
160.5 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).
127 kWh
X3 xDrive35d
160.5 kWh
127 kWh
X3 sDrive20i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

X3 xDrive35d
X3 sDrive20i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 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