The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive35i Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW X3 3.0si (06 - 08)
€ 55,000

€ 44,000

€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘ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 xDrive35i is 8.8 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 1.3 cm lower than the X3 3.0si.
X3 xDrive35i
X3 3.0si
1661
1881
2098
1674
1853
1987
1881 mm
Width
1853 mm
2098 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1987 mm
1661 mm
Height
1674 mm
2810
4657
2795
4569
4657 mm
Length
4569 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
X3 xDrive35i
X3 3.0si
1890 kg
Kerb Weight
1815 kg
2405 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2260 kg

Weight Difference:
75 kg
3.97 %

General
X3 xDrive35i
X3 3.0si
F25
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
X3 xDrive35i
X3 3.0si
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW N52
N55-B30
Engine Code
N52-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
268 bhp
at 6650 rpm
X3 xDrive35i
302 bhp
268 bhp
X3 3.0si
400 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2750 rpm
X3 xDrive35i
400 NM
315 NM
X3 3.0si
Performance
X3 xDrive35i
X3 3.0si
152 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive35i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec

X3 3.0si
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6.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.77 kg/bhp
X3 xDrive35i
6.26 kg/bhp
6.77 kg/bhp
X3 3.0si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 xDrive35i
X3 3.0si
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
28 mpg
X3 xDrive35i
34 mpg
28 mpg
X3 3.0si
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
501 mi
Range
412 mi
X3 xDrive35i
501 mi
412 mi
X3 3.0si
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
191.4 kWh
X3 xDrive35i
157.2 kWh
191.4 kWh
X3 3.0si
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
193 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 xDrive35i
X3 3.0si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
550 L
Boot Capacity
480 L











1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L