The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive35d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW X3 3.0si Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 57,100

€ 46,200

€ 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
74.1
82.6
65.9
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
110.6
183.3
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
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.9 %

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
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive35d
62 mph
62
mph
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
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
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).
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