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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530dvsBMW X3 (G01) 30d

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

530d

265 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
VS

BMW X3 (G01)

30d

265 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2017-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,750 kg
    3,858 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,294 km
    804 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G31)530dBMWX3 (G01)30d
Power
265hp198kW
265hp198kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Gross weight
2,480kg5,467lb
2,500kg5,512lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
62.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
79.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
18.7s
Calculated
25.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
354Nm/t237lb-ft/ton
Calculated
341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,294km804mi
Calculated
1,133km704mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,942mm195in
4,708mm185in
Width
1,868mm74in
1,891mm74in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,676mm66in
Wheelbase
2,975mm117in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,630mm64in
1,636mm64in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
570L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
68L
CO2 emissions
134g/km
158g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530dBMW X3 (G01) 30dPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G01) 30d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d4,000 rpm2,000-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMWX3 (G01)30d4,000 rpm2,000-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G31)530dBMWX3 (G01)30d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.7 s
25.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d
265 hp
198 kW
BMWX3 (G01)30d
265 hp
198 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G01)30d
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
BMWX3 (G01)30d
1,820 kg
4,012 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 Touring (G31)530d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX3 (G01)30d
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d5.8 s
BMWX3 (G01)30d5.8 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)30d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530d and BMW X3 (G01) 30d: 0.9 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
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G01)30d
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d
1,294 km
804 mi
BMWX3 (G01)30d
1,133 km
704 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d
265 hp
198 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX3 (G01)30d
265 hp
198 kW
5.8 s
240 km/h
149 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 Touring (G31)530d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
BMWX3 (G01)30d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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

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
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)30d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530d 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
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.8 s
BMWX3 (G01)30d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.8 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
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)30d
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G31)530dBMWX3 (G01)30d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
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
Range score
1,294 km
804 mi
1,133 km
704 mi
CO2 score
134 g/km
158 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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 5 Series Touring (G31) 530dBMW X3 (G01) 30d
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530d

  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 161 km (100 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 24 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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

BMW X3 (G01) 30d

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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