2017 BMW X3 Diesel vs. 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe

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What is the main difference between X3 Diesel and Tahoe?

Two SUVs, but completely different in all significant aspects: model year, powertrain, horsepower, fuel economy, maximum occupancy, cargo volume, starting price, and height. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2017 BMW X3 Diesel, which is $6,850 less than the base MSRP of the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe, which is four model years newer. Also, the 2021 Tahoe has a more powerful engine and gets 13 mpg less than the 2017 X3 Diesel. In addition, the X3 Diesel is slightly shorter than the Tahoe. And then, the Chevrolet Tahoe seats three more passengers than the BMW X3 Diesel. In addition to seating more passengers, you will fit more stuff in the trunk as it has 45 ft² larger cargo area behind second-row seats. Among similarities is the body structure.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Diesel, Auto, AWD
  • 5.3 L, Auto, RWD
  • 5.3 L, Auto, 4WD
MSRP
MSRP
$42,750
$49,600
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo Diesel
5.3L/-TBD-
Horsepower
Horsepower
180 hp
355 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
7.8 sec
City MPG
City MPG
27 MPG
15 - 16 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
34 MPG
20 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
30 MPG
17 - 18 MPG
Width
Width
82.2 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
74.1 in
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Length
Length
183.6 in
210.7 in
Height
Height
66.1 in
75.8 - 75.9 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
110.6 in
120.9 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
94.5 ft2
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Seats
Seats
5
7 - 8
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
40.7 in
42.3 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
39.9 in
44.5 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
58.3 in
66.0 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
39.1 in
38.9 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
36.8 in
42.0 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
56.0 in
64.8 in

Costs

2017 BMW X3 Diesel

2021 Chevrolet Tahoe

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
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$2,850 - $4,350
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$279 (2017 BMW X3 xDrive28d Sports Activity Vehicle)
$408 (2021 Chevrolet Tahoe 2WD 4dr LS)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$3,999
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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$20,537 - $22,037
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