Car comparison

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0ivsBMW X1 (E84) 23d

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

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BMW X3 (E83)

3.0i

231 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSUV2003-2006
VS

BMW X1 (E84)

23d

204 hp1995 ccDieselAWDManualTwin-turboSUV2009-2012

Comparison overview

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BMW X1 (E84) 23d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • 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

  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (E83)3.0iBMWX1 (E84)23d
Power
231hp172kW
204hp152kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
91.0s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
76.6s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
38.3s
Calculated
34.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
588km365mi
Calculated
1,017km632mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,569mm180in
4,454mm175in
Width
1,853mm73in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,674mm66in
1,545mm61in
Wheelbase
2,795mm110in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,529mm60in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
194mm8in
Trunk volume
500L
420L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,350L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
61L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

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

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (E83)3.0iBMWX1 (E84)23d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.3 s
34.0 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
231 hp
172 kW
BMWX1 (E84)23d
204 hp
152 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
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
BMWX1 (E84)23d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
BMWX1 (E84)23d
1,585 kg
3,494 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 (E83)3.0i
224 km/h
139 mph
BMWX1 (E84)23d
223 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i7.8 s
BMWX1 (E84)23d7.3 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: 0.5 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 (E83)3.0i
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
BMWX1 (E84)23d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X1 (E84) 23d and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: 5.4 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
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
BMWX1 (E84)23d
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
231 hp
172 kW
7.8 s
224 km/h
139 mph
BMWX1 (E84)23d
204 hp
152 kW
7.3 s
223 km/h
139 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 (E83)3.0i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 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
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

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 (E83)3.0i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
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

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
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
7.8 s
BMWX1 (E84)23d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.3 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
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (E83)3.0iBMWX1 (E84)23d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.3 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
588 km
365 mi
1,017 km
632 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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 (E83) 3.0iBMW X1 (E84) 23d
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

BMW X1 (E84) 23d

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 429 km (267 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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