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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530ivsBMW X3 (G01) 30i

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

530i

252 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
VS

BMW X3 (G01)

30i

252 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turbo2017-2021

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    252 hp
    188 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,695 kg
    3,737 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    159 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    971 km
    604 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G31)530iBMWX3 (G01)30i
Power
252hp188kW
252hp188kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Gross weight
2,440kg5,379lb
2,385kg5,258lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
69.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
90.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
20.5s
Calculated
28.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
971km604mi
Calculated
890km553mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu 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
-
Rear track
1,630mm64in
-
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
570L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
65L
CO2 emissions
159g/km
168g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530iBMW X3 (G01) 30iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G01) 30i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530i5,200-6,500 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX3 (G01)30i5,200-6,500 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G31)530iBMWX3 (G01)30i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.5 s
28.0 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
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530i
252 hp
188 kW
BMWX3 (G01)30i
252 hp
188 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G01)30i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530i
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
BMWX3 (G01)30i
1,790 kg
3,946 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)530i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX3 (G01)30i
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)530i6.3 s
BMWX3 (G01)30i6.3 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)530i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)30i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

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)530i
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G01)30i
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530i
971 km
604 mi
BMWX3 (G01)30i
890 km
553 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530i
252 hp
188 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX3 (G01)30i
252 hp
188 kW
6.3 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)530i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 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)30i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 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)530i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)30i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i 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)530i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.3 s
BMWX3 (G01)30i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.3 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)530i
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)30i
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G31)530iBMWX3 (G01)30i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
971 km
604 mi
890 km
553 mi
CO2 score
159 g/km
168 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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) 530iBMW X3 (G01) 30i
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i

  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 81 km (50 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 9 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) 30i

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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