The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive35d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW X3 3.0si Automatic (06 - 08)

€ 57,100
BMW X3 xDrive35d Steptronic (14 - 16) X3 xDrive35d
€ 46,200
BMW X3 3.0si Automatic (06 - 08) X3 3.0si
€ 57,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,200

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 longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the X3 3.0si.
X3 xDrive35d
X3 3.0si
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive35d Steptronic (14 - 16)
74.1
82.6
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 3.0si Automatic (06 - 08)
73
78.2
74.1 in
Width
73 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
65.4 in
Height
65.9 in
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive35d Steptronic (14 - 16)
110.6
183.3
Blueprint BMW X3 3.0si Automatic (06 - 08)
110
179.9
183.3 in
Length
179.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

X3 xDrive35d
X3 3.0si
4266 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5071 lb
BMW X3 xDrive35d Steptronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.9 %
BMW X3 3.0si Automatic (06 - 08)

General

X3 xDrive35d
X3 3.0si
F25
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

X3 xDrive35d
X3 3.0si
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N52
N57-D30
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
X3 xDrive35d
309 hp
268 hp
X3 3.0si
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
X3 xDrive35d
465 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
X3 3.0si

Performance

X3 xDrive35d
X3 3.0si
152 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive35d

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

X3 3.0si

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13.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.14 lb/hp
X3 xDrive35d
13.81 lb/hp
15.14 lb/hp
X3 3.0si

Fuel Economy / Emissions

X3 xDrive35d
X3 3.0si
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
23 mpg
X3 xDrive35d
39 mpg
23 mpg
X3 3.0si
35 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
694 mi
Range
404 mi
X3 xDrive35d
694 mi
404 mi
X3 3.0si
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
195.2 kWh
X3 xDrive35d
123.4 kWh
195.2 kWh
X3 3.0si
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

X3 xDrive35d
X3 3.0si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft