Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 330dvsBMW X5 (F15) 30d

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

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BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)

330d

258 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbocharged2014-2016
VS

BMW X5 (F15)

30d

258 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2013-2018

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 330d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    136 g/km
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

BMW X5 (F15) 30d

  • Best estimated range
    1,371 km
    852 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)330dBMWX5 (F15)30d
Power
258hp192kW
258hp192kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Gross weight
2,230kg4,916lb
2,780kg6,129lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
79.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
102.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
20.8s
Calculated
35.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
337Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,096km681mi
Calculated
1,371km852mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu 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
85L
CO2 emissions
136g/km
164g/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) 330dBMW X5 (F15) 30dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 330d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (F15) 30d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)330d4,000 rpm2,000-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
BMWX5 (F15)30d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)330dBMWX5 (F15)30d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.8 s
35.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)330d
258 hp
192 kW
BMWX5 (F15)30d
258 hp
192 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)330d
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
BMWX5 (F15)30d
560 Nm
413 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)330d
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
BMWX5 (F15)30d
2,070 kg
4,564 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)330d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX5 (F15)30d
230 km/h
143 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)330d5.7 s
BMWX5 (F15)30d6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 330d and BMW X5 (F15) 30d: 1.2 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)330d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
BMWX5 (F15)30d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 330d and BMW X5 (F15) 30d: 1.0 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)330d
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
BMWX5 (F15)30d
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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)330d
1,096 km
681 mi
BMWX5 (F15)30d
1,371 km
852 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)330d
258 hp
192 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX5 (F15)30d
258 hp
192 kW
6.9 s
230 km/h
143 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)330d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)30d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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)330d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
BMWX5 (F15)30d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 330d 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)330d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.7 s
BMWX5 (F15)30d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.9 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)330d
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
BMWX5 (F15)30d
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)330dBMWX5 (F15)30d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
2,070 kg
4,564 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
1,371 km
852 mi
CO2 score
136 g/km
164 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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) 330dBMW X5 (F15) 30d
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 330d

  • Is 410 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 28 g/km less CO2

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) 30d

  • Has 275 km (171 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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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