2011 BMW X3 xDrive30d vs. 2011 BMW X3 xDrive35d
To start off, both 2011 BMW X3 xDrive30d and 2011 BMW X3 xDrive35d were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 BMW X3 xDrive30d and 2011 BMW X3 xDrive35d are equipped with a 2,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X3 xDrive35d (311 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2011 BMW X3 xDrive30d. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X3 xDrive35d should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X3 xDrive30d. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X3 xDrive35d weights approximately 50 kg more than 2011 BMW X3 xDrive30d. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW X3 xDrive35d (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW X3 xDrive30d. (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X3 xDrive35d will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW X3 xDrive30d.
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2011 BMW X3 xDrive30d | 2011 BMW X3 xDrive35d | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | X3 | X3 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4648 mm | 4648 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1881 mm | 1881 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1675 mm | 1675 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 67 L |