Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320dvsBMW X5 (G05) 25d

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

320d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2022
VS

BMW X5 (G05)

25d

231 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2019-2023

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Lightest
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    117 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

BMW X5 (G05) 25d

  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    1,290 km
    802 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320dBMWX5 (G05)25d
Power
190hp142kW
231hp172kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Gross weight
2,205kg4,861lb
2,820kg6,217lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
61.8s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
111.1s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
25.3s
Calculated
44.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
909km565mi
Calculated
1,290km802mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,922mm194in
Width
1,827mm72in
2,004mm79in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,745mm69in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,573mm62in
-
Rear track
1,567mm62in
-
Ground clearance
135mm5in
-
Trunk volume
480L
650L
Max trunk volume-
1,870L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
80L
CO2 emissions-
162g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320dBMW X5 (G05) 25dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (G05) 25d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMWX5 (G05)25d4,400 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320dBMWX5 (G05)25d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.3 s
44.7 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
190 hp
142 kW
BMWX5 (G05)25d
231 hp
172 kW

BMW X5 (G05) 25d has 41 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d and BMW X5 (G05) 25d: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMWX5 (G05)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 Sedan (G20)320d
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
BMWX5 (G05)25d
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 Sedan (G20)320d
233 km/h
145 mph
BMWX5 (G05)25d
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d6.9 s
BMWX5 (G05)25d7.5 s

Although BMW X5 (G05) 25d has more power, BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d and BMW X5 (G05) 25d: 0.6 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 Sedan (G20)320d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
BMWX5 (G05)25d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d and BMW X5 (G05) 25d: 1.8 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 Sedan (G20)320d
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
BMWX5 (G05)25d
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
909 km
565 mi
BMWX5 (G05)25d
1,290 km
802 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
190 hp
142 kW
6.9 s
233 km/h
145 mph
BMWX5 (G05)25d
231 hp
172 kW
7.5 s
222 km/h
138 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 Sedan (G20)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
BMWX5 (G05)25d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,745 mm
68.7 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 Sedan (G20)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
BMWX5 (G05)25d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d 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 Sedan (G20)320d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
6.9 s
BMWX5 (G05)25d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.5 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 Sedan (G20)320d
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
BMWX5 (G05)25d
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320dBMWX5 (G05)25d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.5 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
2,070 kg
4,564 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,745 mm
68.7 in
Range score
909 km
565 mi
1,290 km
802 mi
CO2 score
-
162 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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 Sedan (G20) 320dBMW X5 (G05) 25d
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d

  • Is 450 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X5 (G05) 25d

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 381 km (237 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 170 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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