Car comparison

BMW X3 (F25) 28ivsBMW X1 (E84) 23d

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

New comparison

BMW X3 (F25)

28i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2014
VS

BMW X1 (E84)

23d

204 hp1995 ccDieselAWDManualTwin-turboSUV2009-2012

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW X3 (F25) 28i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

BMW X1 (E84) 23d

  • 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 economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (F25)28iBMWX1 (E84)23d
Power
245hp183kW
204hp152kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight
2,310kg5,093lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
78.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
76.6s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
30.0s
Calculated
34.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
893km555mi
Calculated
1,017km632mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,648mm183in
4,454mm175in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,661mm65in
1,545mm61in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,616mm64in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,632mm64in
1,529mm60in
Ground clearance
212mm8in
194mm8in
Trunk volume
550L
420L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,350L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
61L
CO2 emissions
175g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (F25) 28iBMW X1 (E84) 23dPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (F25) 28i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X1 (E84) 23d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (F25)28i5,000 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm5,250 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 (F25)28iBMWX1 (E84)23d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.0 s
34.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
245 hp
183 kW
BMWX1 (E84)23d
204 hp
152 kW

BMW X3 (F25) 28i has 41 hp more than BMW X1 (E84) 23d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X1 (E84) 23d and BMW X3 (F25) 28i: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
350 Nm
258 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 (F25)28i
1,720 kg
3,792 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 (F25)28i
230 km/h
143 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 (F25)28i6.7 s
BMWX1 (E84)23d7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 28i and BMW X1 (E84) 23d: 0.6 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 (F25)28i
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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 (F25) 28i: 1.5 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 (F25)28i
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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 (F25)28i
893 km
555 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 (F25)28i
245 hp
183 kW
6.7 s
230 km/h
143 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 (F25)28i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 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 (F25)28i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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 X3 (F25) 28i 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 (F25)28i
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.7 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 (F25)28i
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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 (F25)28iBMWX1 (E84)23d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 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
893 km
555 mi
1,017 km
632 mi
CO2 score
175 g/km
-
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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 (F25) 28iBMW X1 (E84) 23d
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25) 28i

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW X1 (E84) 23d

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 123 km (77 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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