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Quick notes on BMW X3 transmission

    • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic
    • Average acceleration: 6.3 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 4725 rpm
    • Average torque: 454 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1855 kg / 4090 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2710 kg / 5976 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

Gearbox types in 2017 BMW X3 through generations

  • 20d —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 30d —8 Steptronic (620 Nm)
  • M40i —8 Steptronic (495 Nm)
  • 20i —8 Steptronic (290 Nm)
  • 30i —8 Steptronic (350 Nm)
  • M40d —8 Steptronic (680 Nm)
  • 25d —8 Steptronic (500 Nm)
  • 30e —8 Steptronic (300 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 20d 8 Steptronic—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 30d 8 Steptronic—5.5 s to 60 mph (5.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 20i 8 Steptronic—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 30i 8 Steptronic—6 s to 60 mph (6.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • M40d 8 Steptronic—4.7 s to 60 mph (4.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 25d 8 Steptronic—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 30e 8 Steptronic—5.8 s to 60 mph (6.1 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 20d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 30d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • M40i 8 Steptronic—5800-6500 rpm.
  • 20i 8 Steptronic—5000-6500 rpm.
  • 30i 8 Steptronic—5200-6500 rpm.
  • M40d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 25d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 30e 8 Steptronic—5000-6500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    20d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    30d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    M40i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5800-6500 rpm. 84%
    20i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5000-6500 rpm. 96%
    30i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5200-6500 rpm. 91%
    M40d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    25d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    30e Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5000-6500 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 20d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 30d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle M40i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 20i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 30i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5200-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle M40d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 25d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 30e
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW X3 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 AT
      • Average acceleration: 6.7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4600 rpm
      • Average torque: 424 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1767 kg / 3896 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2577 kg / 5682 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2014 BMW X3 through generations

  • 18d —8 AT (360 Nm)
  • 20d —8 AT (400 Nm)
  • 20i —8 AT (270 Nm)
  • 30d —8 AT (560 Nm)
  • 28i —8 AT (350 Nm)
  • 35d —8 AT (630 Nm)
  • 35i —8 AT (400 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 18d 8 AT—9.3 s to 60 mph (9.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 20d 8 AT—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 20i 8 AT—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 30d 8 AT—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 28i 8 AT—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 35d 8 AT—5 s to 60 mph (5.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 35i 8 AT—5.3 s to 60 mph (5.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 18d 8 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 20d 8 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 20i 8 AT—5000-6250 rpm.
  • 30d 8 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 28i 8 AT—5000-6500 rpm.
  • 35d 8 AT—4400 rpm.
  • 35i 8 AT—5800-6400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    18d Automatic 8 AT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    20d Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    20i Automatic 8 AT Rear wheel drive 5000-6250 rpm. 96%
    30d Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    28i Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5000-6500 rpm. 96%
    35d Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    35i Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5800-6400 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 18d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 20d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 20i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 30d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 28i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 35d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 35i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800-6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on BMW X3 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 8 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 6.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4600 rpm
      • Average torque: 421 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1749 kg / 3857 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2514 kg / 5543 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2010 BMW X3 through generations

  • 20d —6 MT (380 Nm)
  • 28i —8 Steptronic (350 Nm)
  • 18d —6 MT (360 Nm)
  • 20i —6 MT (270 Nm)
  • 30d —8 Steptronic (560 Nm)
  • 35i —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 35d —8 Steptronic (630 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 20d 6 MT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 28i 8 Steptronic—6.4 s to 60 mph (6.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 18d 6 MT—9.4 s to 60 mph (9.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 20i 6 MT—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 30d 8 Steptronic—5.9 s to 60 mph (6.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 35i 8 Steptronic—5.4 s to 60 mph (5.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 35d 8 Steptronic—5.5 s to 60 mph (5.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 20d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 28i 8 Steptronic—5000 rpm.
  • 18d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 20i 6 MT—5000 rpm.
  • 30d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 35i 8 Steptronic—5800 rpm.
  • 35d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    20d Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    28i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5000 rpm. 96%
    18d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    20i Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5000 rpm. 96%
    30d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    35i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5800 rpm. 84%
    35d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 20d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 28i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 18d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 20i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 30d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 35i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 35d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW X3 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 8.1 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5292 rpm
      • Average torque: 366 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1760 kg / 3881 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2570 kg / 5667 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2006 BMW X3 through generations

  • 3.0d —6 MT (500 Nm)
  • 3.0si —6 MT (315 Nm)
  • 2.5si —6 AT (250 Nm)
  • 2.0d —6 MT (350 Nm)
  • 18d —6 MT (350 Nm)
  • 30d —6 AT (500 Nm)
  • 35d —6 AT (580 Nm)
  • 20i —6 MT (200 Nm)
  • 25i —6 AT (250 Nm)
  • 30i —6 MT (315 Nm)
  • 2.0i —6 MT (200 Nm)
  • 3.0sd —6 AT (580 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 3.0d 6 MT—7 s to 60 mph (7.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0si 6 MT—6.8 s to 60 mph (7.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.5si 6 AT—8.5 s to 60 mph (8.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0d 6 MT—8.5 s to 60 mph (8.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 18d 6 MT—9.8 s to 60 mph (10.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 30d 6 AT—7.3 s to 60 mph (7.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 35d 6 AT—6.1 s to 60 mph (6.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 20i 6 MT—10.9 s to 60 mph (11.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 25i 6 AT—8.5 s to 60 mph (8.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 30i 6 MT—6.8 s to 60 mph (7.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0i 6 MT—10.9 s to 60 mph (11.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0sd 6 AT—6.3 s to 60 mph (6.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.0d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 3.0si 6 MT—6650 rpm.
  • 2.5si 6 AT—6500 rpm.
  • 2.0d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 18d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 30d 6 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 35d 6 AT—4400 rpm.
  • 20i 6 MT—6200 rpm.
  • 25i 6 AT—6500 rpm.
  • 30i 6 MT—6650 rpm.
  • 2.0i 6 MT—6200 rpm.
  • 3.0sd 6 AT—4400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.0d Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    3.0si Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 6650 rpm. 69%
    2.5si Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6500 rpm. 79%
    2.0d Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    18d Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    30d Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    35d Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    20i Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 6200 rpm. 79%
    25i Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6500 rpm. 79%
    30i Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 6650 rpm. 69%
    2.0i Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 6200 rpm. 79%
    3.0sd Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 3.0d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.0si
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6650 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.5si
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 18d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 30d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 35d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 20i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 25i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 30i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6650 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.0i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 3.0sd
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW X3 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 8.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5220 rpm
      • Average torque: 297 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1779 kg / 3923 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2589 kg / 5709 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2003 BMW X3 through generations

  • 3.0d —6 MT (410 Nm)
  • 2.5i —6 MT (245 Nm)
  • 3.0i —6 MT (300 Nm)
  • 2.0i —5 MT (200 Nm)
  • 2.0d —6 MT (330 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 3.0d 6 MT—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.5i 6 MT—8.5 s to 60 mph (8.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0i 6 MT—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0i 5 MT—10.9 s to 60 mph (11.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0d 6 MT—9.7 s to 60 mph (10.2 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.0d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.5i 6 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 3.0i 6 MT—5900 rpm.
  • 2.0i 5 MT—6200 rpm.
  • 2.0d 6 MT—4000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.0d Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.5i Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 84%
    3.0i Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5900 rpm. 84%
    2.0i Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 6200 rpm. 79%
    2.0d Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 3.0d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.5i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 3.0i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%