2013 BMW X3 sDrive18d

BMW presents the seventh engine of X3. The 2013 BMW X3 sDrive18d assumes the role of affordable and economical entry-level model. He is also the first X3 version with rear-wheel drive (sDrive) - previously known versions have all-wheel drive (xDrive). An xDrive version is not offered by the 18d.

The 2.0-liter diesel with variable turbine geometry is known from the X1. It develops a maximum 143 hp and 360 Nm. In the BMW X3 engine is combined as standard with a six-speed transmission, is an optional eight-speed automatic available. The switch version needs to sprint to highway speed 9.9 seconds, the automatic version 10.3 seconds. At 195 km / h top speed is achieved with automatic are 190 km / h to create. The standard consumption is specified at 5.1 and 5.4 liters of fuel. Save fuel standard help a brake energy regeneration, a gearshift point indicator, electro-mechanical power steering, an Eco Pro mode and a start-stop system.

With the launch of the new BMW X3-entry model in the autumn 2012 the engine portfolio is growing at three petrol and four diesel, covering a power range from 143 to 313 hp. The new BMW X3 sDrive18d is available from 36,200 euros in Germany.

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