The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 14) vs. BMW X3 sDrive18d (14 - 17)

€ 53,200
BMW X3 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 14) X3 xDrive35i
€ 39,600
BMW X3 sDrive18d (14 - 17) X3 sDrive18d
€ 53,200
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the X3 xDrive35i is 0.4 inches shorter.
X3 xDrive35i
X3 sDrive18d
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 14)
74.1
82.6
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 sDrive18d (14 - 17)
74.1
82.6
74.1 in
Width
74.1 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
65.4 in
Height
65.4 in
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 14)
110.6
183
Blueprint BMW X3 sDrive18d (14 - 17)
110.6
183.3
183 in
Length
183.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

X3 xDrive35i
X3 sDrive18d
4145 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5280 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5071 lb
BMW X3 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.72 %
BMW X3 sDrive18d (14 - 17)

General

X3 xDrive35i
X3 sDrive18d
F25
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

X3 xDrive35i
X3 sDrive18d
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW B47
N55-B30
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
X3 xDrive35i
302 hp
148 hp
X3 sDrive18d
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
X3 xDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
X3 sDrive18d

Performance

X3 xDrive35i
X3 sDrive18d
152 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive35i

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

X3 sDrive18d

 REPLAY
13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.84 lb/hp
X3 xDrive35i
13.73 lb/hp
25.84 lb/hp
X3 sDrive18d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

X3 xDrive35i
X3 sDrive18d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
50 mpg
X3 xDrive35i
27 mpg
50 mpg
X3 sDrive18d
21 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
473 mi
Range
886 mi
X3 xDrive35i
473 mi
886 mi
X3 sDrive18d
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
96.7 kWh
X3 xDrive35i
166.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
X3 sDrive18d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

X3 xDrive35i
X3 sDrive18d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft