Car comparison

BMW X1 (E84) 23dvsBMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

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

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BMW X1 (E84)

23d

204 hp1995 ccDieselAWDManualTwin-turboSUV2009-2012
VS

BMW X3 (E83)

3.0i

231 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X1 (E84) 23d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,017 km
    632 mi
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    131 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (E84)23dBMWX3 (E83)3.0i
Power
204hp152kW
231hp172kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,280kg5,027lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
76.6s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
91.1s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
34.0s
Calculated
41.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
169Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,017km632mi
Calculated
554km344mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,454mm175in
4,569mm180in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,853mm73in
Height
1,545mm61in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,529mm60in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance
194mm8in
200mm8in
Trunk volume
420L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,350L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
67L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X1 (E84) 23dBMW X3 (E83) 3.0iPowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (E84) 23d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX1 (E84)23d4,400 rpm2,000-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX1 (E84)23dBMWX3 (E83)3.0i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.0 s
41.0 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)23d
204 hp
152 kW
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
231 hp
172 kW

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i has 27 hp more than BMW X1 (E84) 23d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X1 (E84) 23d and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)23d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)23d
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
1,770 kg
3,902 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)23d
223 km/h
139 mph
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
221 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)23d7.3 s
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i8.1 s

Although BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i has more power, BMW X1 (E84) 23d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X1 (E84) 23d and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)23d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X1 (E84) 23d and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: 6.1 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
BMWX1 (E84)23d
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)23d
1,017 km
632 mi
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
554 km
344 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX1 (E84)23d
204 hp
152 kW
7.3 s
223 km/h
139 mph
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
231 hp
172 kW
8.1 s
221 km/h
137 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
BMWX1 (E84)23d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,454 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,545 mm
60.8 in
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 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
BMWX1 (E84)23d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

BMW X1 (E84) 23d 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
BMWX1 (E84)23d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.3 s
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
8.1 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
BMWX1 (E84)23d
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX1 (E84)23dBMWX3 (E83)3.0i
Power
204 hp
152 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
8.1 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,454 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,545 mm
60.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Range score
1,017 km
632 mi
554 km
344 mi
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 X1 (E84) 23dBMW X3 (E83) 3.0i
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (E84) 23d

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 6.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 463 km (288 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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