The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive35i Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW X3 M40i Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 55,000

€ 68,700

€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The X3 xDrive35i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the X3 M40i.
X3 xDrive35i
X3 M40i
65.4
74.1
82.6
66
74.7
84.2
74.1 in
Width
74.7 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
65.4 in
Height
66 in
110.6
183.3
112.8
185.7
183.3 in
Length
185.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
X3 xDrive35i
X3 M40i
4167 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5302 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5412 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.26 %

General
X3 xDrive35i
X3 M40i
F25
Generation
G01
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X3 xDrive35i
X3 M40i
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW B58
N55-B30
Engine Code
B58-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
X3 xDrive35i
302 hp
355 hp
X3 M40i
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
X3 xDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
X3 M40i
Performance
X3 xDrive35i
X3 M40i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

X3 xDrive35i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

X3 M40i
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13.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.71 lb/hp
X3 xDrive35i
13.8 lb/hp
11.71 lb/hp
X3 M40i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 xDrive35i
X3 M40i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
29 mpg
X3 xDrive35i
28 mpg
29 mpg
X3 M40i
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
501 mi
Range
493 mi
X3 xDrive35i
501 mi
493 mi
X3 M40i
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).
155.3 kWh
X3 xDrive35i
157.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
X3 M40i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 xDrive35i
X3 M40i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft