The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive35d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the X3 xDrive35d is 0.9 cm longer.
X3 xDrive35d
X3 xDrive28i
1661
1881
2098
1661
1881
2098
1881 mm
Width
1881 mm
2098 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2098 mm
1661 mm
Height
1661 mm
2810
4657
2810
4648
4657 mm
Length
4648 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
X3 xDrive35d
X3 xDrive28i
1935 kg
Kerb Weight
1820 kg
2440 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2335 kg

Weight Difference:
115 kg
5.94 %

General
X3 xDrive35d
X3 xDrive28i
F25
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X3 xDrive35d
X3 xDrive28i
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N52
N57-D30
Engine Code
N52-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
309 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 6600 rpm
X3 xDrive35d
309 bhp
254 bhp
X3 xDrive28i
630 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 2600 rpm
X3 xDrive35d
630 NM
310 NM
X3 xDrive28i
Performance
X3 xDrive35d
X3 xDrive28i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive35d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive28i
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6.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.17 kg/bhp
X3 xDrive35d
6.26 kg/bhp
7.17 kg/bhp
X3 xDrive28i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 xDrive35d
X3 xDrive28i
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
31 mpg
X3 xDrive35d
47 mpg
31 mpg
X3 xDrive28i
42 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
694 mi
Range
462 mi
X3 xDrive35d
694 mi
462 mi
X3 xDrive28i
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).
170.4 kWh
X3 xDrive35d
123.4 kWh
170.4 kWh
X3 xDrive28i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
210 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 xDrive35d
X3 xDrive28i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
550 L
Boot Capacity
550 L












1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1600 L