BMW X3 xDrive20d 2010 model
29 Jul 2010
BMW X3 xDrive20d can be considered the base model of the BMW X3 range. Since there are only two X3 models announced at this time, we can not know yet if there is going to be another X3 with a smaller engine than the X3 xDrive20d. However, the diesel engine performs excellently on this car and it deserves attention.
The 2 litre diesel engine comes with aluminium crankcase and Common Rail direct injection and also a turbo charger. These refinements enable the diesel engine of this X3 model to develop 184 hp at 4000 rpm. This is a pretty decent figure for a car in this class. The torque of this diesel engine more impressive than its power: 380 Nm available from 1750 rpm to 2750 rpm. In practice the new X3 xDrive20d can accelerate from a standstill to 100 km/h in just 8.5 seconds reaching a top speed of 210 km/h. Combine this data with an average fuel consumption of just 5.6 litres for every 100 km and you can get a clear picture of this car’s efficiency.
If you are going to buy this diesel BMW X3 in a standard configuration you should probably know that it comes with a six speed manual gearbox. While this sounds excellent for some, others may prefer the automatic version. Optionally the new X3 xDrive20d can be equipped with an eight speed automatic gearbox just like the X3 xDrive35i. The good news is that, even if you’ll chose the automatic transmission you’ll still be able to enjoy the same performance figures as the manual version model. If you want good dynamics and at the same time an increased autonomy for your vehicle than this X3 xDrive20d might prove an inspired choice. The 2 litre diesel engine can take this X3 almost anywhere and furthermore, you won’t have to fuel it too often.
BMW X3 xDrive20d specifications
Below you can find the technical specifications for the new BMW X3 2010 diesel model.
| BMW X3 xDrive20d Body | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number of doors / seats |
5 / 5
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| Length / Width / Height |
mm
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4648 / 1881 / 1661
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| Wheelbase |
mm
|
2810
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| Track front / rear |
mm
|
1616 / 1632
|
| Turning cycle |
m
|
11.9
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| Tank capacity |
ltr
|
67
|
| Engine oil |
ltr
|
5.2
|
| Weight |
kg
|
1715 / 1790 ( 1725 / 1790)
|
| Maximum load |
kg
|
575
|
| Maximum allowed overall weight |
kg
|
2290 (2300)
|
| Maximum allowed axle load front / rear |
kg
|
1080 / 1280
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| Maximum allowed trailer load (12%) braked / unbraked |
kg
|
2000 (2400) / 750
|
| Permitted roof load / trail download |
kg
|
100 / 100
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| Luggage capacity |
ltr
|
550 / 1600
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| Air resistance |
cd x A
|
0.33 x 2.65
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BMW X3 xDrive20d Engine
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| Configuration / number of cylinders / valves |
R / 4 / 4
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| Engine technology |
Turbo charger with variable intake geometry, Common Rail direct injection with piezo injectors ( maximum injection pressure 1800 bar)
|
|
| Capacity |
cc
|
1995
|
| Stroke / Bore |
mm
|
90 / 84
|
| Compression ratio |
:1
|
16.5
|
| Fuel grade |
diesel
|
|
| Max output |
kW / hp
|
135 / 184
|
| at |
rpm
|
4000
|
| Max torque |
Nm
|
380
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| at |
rpm
|
1750 / 2750
|
|
BMW X3 xDrive20d Electrical System
|
||
| Battery / installation |
Ah /
|
90 / luggage compartment
|
| Alternator |
A / W
|
180 / 2520
|
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BMW X3 xDrive20d Driving dynamics and safety
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| Front suspension |
Double-joint tension-rod spring-strut suspension, anti-dive
|
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| Rear suspension |
Five link rear axle, spatial suspension with anti-squat and anti-dive
|
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| Brakes, front |
Single-piston floating calliper disc brakes
|
|
| Diameter |
mm
|
328 / vented
|
| Brakes, rear |
Single-piston floating calliper disc brakes
|
|
| Diameter |
mm
|
330 / vented
|
| Driving stability systems |
standard: DSC including ABS and DTC ( Dynamic Traction Control ), CBC (Cornering Brake Control), rain brake support, fading compensation, hill start assistant; DSC linked with xDrive four wheel drive, adaptive brake compensation, HDC Hill Descent Control, optional: Dynamic Damper Control, Performance Control
|
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| Safety features |
Standard: Airbags for driver and front seat passenger, head airbags for the first and second seat row, crash active headrests at the front, three point automatic belts on all seats, on the front seats with pretensioners, belt force limiters and belt stoppers, crash sensors, tyre defect indicator
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| Steering |
EPS ElectricElectric power Steering with Servotronic function, optional: variable sports steering
|
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| Tyres front / rear |
225/60 R17 99 H
|
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| Wheels front / rear |
7.5J x 17 LM
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BMW X3 xDrive20d ConnectedDrive
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| Comfort |
Optional extras: BMW Assist featuring among other things: information service, remote functions and traffic info+, BMW TeleServices, integration of mobile devices
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| Infotainment |
Optional extras: Internet access, BMW Online featuring parking info, country relevant info, Google search by type of business, news, weather realtiome, BMW Routes, Office functions, Bluetooth audio streaming and online
|
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| Safety |
Optional extras: Adaptive Cornering Headlights with variable light distribution and adaptive levelling, High beam Assistant, Park Distance Control, reversing camera with Top view, head up display, speed control with braking function, automatic advanced emergency call
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Transmission
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standard: 6 speed manual transmission optional: 8 speed automatic transmission with Steptronic |
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BMW X3 xDrive20d Performance
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| Power to weight ratio |
kg/kW
|
12.7
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| output per litre |
kWh/ltr
|
67.7
|
| Acceleration | ||
| 0-100 km/h |
s
|
8.5
|
| 0-1000 m |
s
|
29.7
|
| Top speed |
km/h
|
210
|
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BMW X3 xDrive20d Off road characteristics
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| Ground clearance |
mm
|
212
|
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BMW BMW X3 xDrive20d EfficientDynamics
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Brake Energy regeneration with recuperation display, EPS Electric power Steering, Auto Start Stop function, demand controlled ancillary components, gear shift indicator, intelligent light weight construction, final drive with optimized warm up behaviour, tyres with reduced rolling resistance
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BMW X3 xDrive20d fuel consumption in the EU cycle
|
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| Urban |
ltr/100 km
|
6.7
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| Extra-urban |
ltr/100 km
|
5
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| Average |
ltr/100 km
|
5.6
|
| CO2 emissions |
g/km
|
149
|
| Emissions Classification |
EU5
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One Response
2010 Aug 03
Great information. Thanks!!