Car comparison

BMW X1 (E84) 23dvsBMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014 20i

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 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014

20i

184 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2017

Comparison overview

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BMW X1 (E84) 23d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (E84)23dBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Power
204hp152kW
184hp137kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,325kg5,126lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
76.6s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
87.6s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
34.0s
Calculated
53.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
106hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
156Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,017km632mi
Calculated
931km578mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,454mm175in
4,657mm183in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,545mm61in
1,661mm65in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,616mm64in
Rear track
1,529mm60in
1,632mm64in
Ground clearance
194mm8in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
420L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,350L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
67L
CO2 emissions-
168g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X1 (E84) 23dBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20iPowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (E84) 23d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i: 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 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i5,000-6,250 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX1 (E84)23dBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
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
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.0 s
53.2 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 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
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
142 km/h
88 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 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
184 hp
137 kW

BMW X1 (E84) 23d has 20 hp more than BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i and BMW X1 (E84) 23d: 20 hp (15 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 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
270 Nm
199 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 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
1,735 kg
3,825 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 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
210 km/h
130 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 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X1 (E84) 23d and BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i: 0.9 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 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X1 (E84) 23d and BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i: 1.2 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 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 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 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
931 km
578 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 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
184 hp
137 kW
8.2 s
210 km/h
130 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 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 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 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
8.2 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 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX1 (E84)23dBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Power
204 hp
152 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
8.2 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
Range score
1,017 km
632 mi
931 km
578 mi
CO2 score
-
168 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 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 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (E84) 23d

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 86 km (54 mi) more estimated range

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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