Car comparison

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

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

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BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006

30i

272 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2010
VS

BMW X1 (E84)

25i

218 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • 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
    691 km
    429 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

BMW X1 (E84) 25i

  • 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
ModelBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630iBMWX1 (E84)25i
Power
272hp203kW
218hp163kW
Torque
315Nm232lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,300kg5,071lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
86.0s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
81.8s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
32.3s
Calculated
36.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
691km429mi
Calculated
677km421mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu 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
201mm8in
194mm8in
Trunk volume
480L
420L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,350L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
63L
CO2 emissions
233g/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 (E83) Facelift 2006 30iBMW X1 (E84) 25iPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X1 (E84) 25i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm
BMWX1 (E84)25i6,100 rpm2,500 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630iBMWX1 (E84)25i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.3 s
36.5 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
272 hp
203 kW
BMWX1 (E84)25i
218 hp
163 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
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
BMWX1 (E84)25i
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
BMWX1 (E84)25i
1,600 kg
3,527 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)Facelift 200630i
232 km/h
144 mph
BMWX1 (E84)25i
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)Facelift 200630i7.5 s
BMWX1 (E84)25i7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i and BMW X1 (E84) 25i: 0.4 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)Facelift 200630i
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
BMWX1 (E84)25i
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
BMWX1 (E84)25i
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
691 km
429 mi
BMWX1 (E84)25i
677 km
421 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
272 hp
203 kW
7.5 s
232 km/h
144 mph
BMWX1 (E84)25i
218 hp
163 kW
7.9 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)Facelift 200630i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 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
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

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)Facelift 200630i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
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

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
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
7.5 s
BMWX1 (E84)25i
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
7.9 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)Facelift 200630i
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630iBMWX1 (E84)25i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
691 km
429 mi
677 km
421 mi
CO2 score
233 g/km
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Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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) Facelift 2006 30iBMW X1 (E84) 25i
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 13 km (8 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW X1 (E84) 25i

  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

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