The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20i (14 - 16)
€ 53,300

€ 40,000

€ 53,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 xDrive20i.
X3 xDrive35d
X3 xDrive20i
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
183.3
179.9 in
Length
183.3 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
X3 xDrive35d
X3 xDrive20i
4299 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.96 %

General
X3 xDrive35d
X3 xDrive20i
E83
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
X3 xDrive35d
X3 xDrive20i
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 xDrive20i
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
X3 xDrive35d
428 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
X3 xDrive20i
Performance
X3 xDrive35d
X3 xDrive20i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive35d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive20i
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15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.86 lb/hp
X3 xDrive35d
15.24 lb/hp
21.86 lb/hp
X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 xDrive35d
X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
32 mpg
X3 xDrive35d
30 mpg
32 mpg
X3 xDrive20i
24 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
534 mi
Range
562 mi
X3 xDrive35d
534 mi
562 mi
X3 xDrive20i
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).
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).
140.2 kWh
X3 xDrive35d
160.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
X3 xDrive20i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 xDrive35d
X3 xDrive20i
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