Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325dvsBMW X5 (F15) 25d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)

325d

218 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbocharged2013-2016
VS

BMW X5 (F15)

25d

218 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbocharged2013-2015

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    136 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

BMW X5 (F15) 25d

  • Best estimated range
    1,316 km
    818 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325dBMWX5 (F15)25d
Power
218hp163kW
218hp163kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
2,705kg5,964lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
90.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
115.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
29.6s
Calculated
49.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,096km681mi
Calculated
1,316km818mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,824mm190in
4,886mm192in
Width
1,828mm72in
1,938mm76in
Height
1,508mm59in
1,762mm69in
Wheelbase
2,920mm115in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,586mm62in
1,650mm65in
Ground clearance
165mm6in
209mm8in
Trunk volume
520L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,870L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
57L
75L
CO2 emissions-
151g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325dBMW X5 (F15) 25dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (F15) 25d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm
BMWX5 (F15)25d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325dBMWX5 (F15)25d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.6 s
49.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d
218 hp
163 kW
BMWX5 (F15)25d
218 hp
163 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
BMWX5 (F15)25d
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
BMWX5 (F15)25d
1,995 kg
4,398 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d
240 km/h
149 mph
BMWX5 (F15)25d
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d7.1 s
BMWX5 (F15)25d8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d and BMW X5 (F15) 25d: 1.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
BMWX5 (F15)25d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d and BMW X5 (F15) 25d: 0.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
BMWX5 (F15)25d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d
1,096 km
681 mi
BMWX5 (F15)25d
1,316 km
818 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d
218 hp
163 kW
7.1 s
240 km/h
149 mph
BMWX5 (F15)25d
218 hp
163 kW
8.2 s
220 km/h
137 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,824 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,508 mm
59.4 in
BMWX5 (F15)25d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,886 mm
192.4 in
Height
1,762 mm
69.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
BMWX5 (F15)25d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.1 s
BMWX5 (F15)25d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
8.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
BMWX5 (F15)25d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325dBMWX5 (F15)25d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
8.2 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,824 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,508 mm
59.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,886 mm
192.4 in
Height
1,762 mm
69.4 in
Range score
1,096 km
681 mi
1,316 km
818 mi
CO2 score
-
151 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325dBMW X5 (F15) 25d
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d

  • Is 395 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW X5 (F15) 25d

  • Has 220 km (136 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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