Car comparison

BMW X1 (E84) 25ivsBMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006 30i

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) · Facelift 2006

30i

272 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    315 Nm
    232 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    705 km
    438 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

BMW X1 (E84) 25i

  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.9 L/100 km
    18.2 mpg US
    21.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (E84)25iBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
Power
218hp163kW
272hp203kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
315Nm232lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,260kg4,982lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
81.8s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
75.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
36.5s
Calculated
35.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
677km421mi
Calculated
705km438mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu 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
201mm8in
Trunk volume
420L
480L
Max trunk volume
1,350L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
67L
CO2 emissions-
229g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X1 (E84) 25iBMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30iPowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (E84) 25i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX1 (E84)25i6,100 rpm2,500 rpm6,350 rpm
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX1 (E84)25iBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.5 s
35.6 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
151 km/h
94 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)Facelift 200630i
272 hp
203 kW

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i has 54 hp more than BMW X1 (E84) 25i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X1 (E84) 25i and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: 54 hp (40 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)Facelift 200630i
315 Nm
232 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)Facelift 200630i
1,740 kg
3,836 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)Facelift 200630i
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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)Facelift 200630i7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i and BMW X1 (E84) 25i: 0.7 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)Facelift 200630i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

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)Facelift 200630i
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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)Facelift 200630i
705 km
438 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)Facelift 200630i
272 hp
203 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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)Facelift 200630i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 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)Facelift 200630i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i 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)Facelift 200630i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
7.2 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)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)Facelift 200630i
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX1 (E84)25iBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.2 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 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
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Range score
677 km
421 mi
705 km
438 mi
CO2 score
-
229 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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) 25iBMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (E84) 25i

  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 28 km (17 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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