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BMW X3 (G01 LCI) · Facelift 2021 30dvsBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i

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

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BMW X3 (G01 LCI) · Facelift 2021

30d

249 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2021-2024
VS

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60)

530i

255 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    919 km
    571 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130dBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
Power
249hp186kW
255hp190kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,935kg4,266lb
1,886kg4,158lb
Gross weight
2,550kg5,622lb
2,415kg5,324lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
84.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
52.3s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
27.9s
Calculated
24.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
336Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
919km571mi
Calculated
769km478mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,708mm185in
5,060mm199in
Width
1,891mm74in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,676mm66in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,864mm113in
2,995mm118in
Front track-
1,623mm64in
Rear track-
1,656mm65in
Ground clearance-
155mm6in
Trunk volume
550L
520L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
-
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30dBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530iPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d3,250-4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i4,700-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130dBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.9 s
24.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
249 hp
186 kW
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
255 hp
190 kW

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i has 6 hp more than BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30d and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
1,935 kg
4,266 lb
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
1,886 kg
4,158 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
235 km/h
146 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d5.9 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i6.1 s

Although BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i has more power, BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30d and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
919 km
571 mi
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
769 km
478 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
249 hp
186 kW
5.9 s
235 km/h
146 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
255 hp
190 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,708 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30d 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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
5.9 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
6.1 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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130dBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
Power
249 hp
186 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,935 kg
4,266 lb
1,886 kg
4,158 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,708 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
919 km
571 mi
769 km
478 mi
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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 X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30dBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30d

  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 150 km (93 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 49 kg lighter
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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