Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530ivsBMW X3 (G45) 30

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

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60)

530i

255 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-present
VS

BMW X3 (G45)

30

255 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2024-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,886 kg
    4,158 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    135 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530iBMWX3 (G45)30
Power
255hp190kW
255hp190kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,886kg4,158lb
1,894kg4,176lb
Gross weight
2,415kg5,324lb
2,500kg5,512lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.3s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
75.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
24.2s
Calculated
33.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
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
14.2s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
5,060mm199in
4,755mm187in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,660mm65in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,623mm64in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,656mm65in
1,659mm65in
Ground clearance
155mm6in
216mm9in
Trunk volume
520L
570L
Max trunk volume-
1,700L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530iBMW X3 (G45) 30PowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G45) 30: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i4,700-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX3 (G45)304,700-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530iBMWX3 (G45)30
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.2 s
33.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
154 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
255 hp
190 kW
BMWX3 (G45)30
255 hp
190 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G45)30
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
1,886 kg
4,158 lb
BMWX3 (G45)30
1,894 kg
4,176 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
BMWX3 (G45)30
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 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
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i6.1 s
BMWX3 (G45)306.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i and BMW X3 (G45) 30: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G45)30
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
255 hp
190 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
BMWX3 (G45)30
255 hp
190 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 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
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
BMWX3 (G45)30
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,660 mm
65.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530iBMWX3 (G45)30
Power
255 hp
190 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,886 kg
4,158 lb
1,894 kg
4,176 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
-
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,660 mm
65.4 in
Range score
769 km
478 mi
-
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
135 hp/t
100 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i

  • Is 8 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (G45) 30

  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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