Car comparison

BMW X1 (E84) 25ivsBMW X3 (E83) 3.0d

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

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BMW X1 (E84)

25i

218 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2011
VS

BMW X3 (E83)

3.0d

218 hp2993 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2004-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    848 km
    527 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

BMW X1 (E84) 25i

  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    136 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (E84)25iBMWX3 (E83)3.0d
Power
218hp163kW
218hp163kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
81.8s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
79.4s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
36.5s
Calculated
48.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t86kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
677km421mi
Calculated
848km527mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu 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
63L
67L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X1 (E84) 25iBMW X3 (E83) 3.0dPowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (E84) 25i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX1 (E84)25i6,100 rpm2,500 rpm6,350 rpm
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d4,000 rpm1,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX1 (E84)25iBMWX3 (E83)3.0d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.5 s
48.2 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)25i
218 hp
163 kW
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
218 hp
163 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)25i
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)25i
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
1,880 kg
4,145 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)25i
223 km/h
139 mph
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
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)25i7.9 s
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d and BMW X1 (E84) 25i: 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
BMWX1 (E84)25i
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d and BMW X1 (E84) 25i: 1.4 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
BMWX1 (E84)25i
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)25i
677 km
421 mi
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
848 km
527 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX1 (E84)25i
218 hp
163 kW
7.9 s
223 km/h
139 mph
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
218 hp
163 kW
7.4 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)25i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 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)3.0d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 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)25i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d 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)25i
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
7.9 s
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.4 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)25i
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX1 (E84)25iBMWX3 (E83)3.0d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.4 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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
677 km
421 mi
848 km
527 mi
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 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) 25iBMW X3 (E83) 3.0d
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (E84) 25i

  • Is 280 kg lighter
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d

  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 171 km (106 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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