Car comparison

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

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

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BMW X3 (E83)

3.0i

231 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSUV2003-2006
VS

BMW X1 (E84)

25i

218 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

BMW X1 (E84) 25i

  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    136 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • 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 estimated range
    677 km
    421 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (E83)3.0iBMWX1 (E84)25i
Power
231hp172kW
218hp163kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
91.0s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
81.8s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
38.3s
Calculated
36.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
588km365mi
Calculated
677km421mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu 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
200mm8in
194mm8in
Trunk volume
500L
420L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,350L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0iBMW X1 (E84) 25iPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X1 (E84) 25i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 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)3.0iBMWX1 (E84)25i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.3 s
36.5 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 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
10.2 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

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

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i has 13 hp more than BMW X1 (E84) 25i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X1 (E84) 25i and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
300 Nm
221 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)3.0i
1,835 kg
4,045 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)3.0i
224 km/h
139 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)3.0i7.8 s
BMWX1 (E84)25i7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i and BMW X1 (E84) 25i: 0.1 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)3.0i
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
BMWX1 (E84)25i
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X1 (E84) 25i and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: 2.1 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 (E83)3.0i
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 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)3.0i
588 km
365 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)3.0i
231 hp
172 kW
7.8 s
224 km/h
139 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)3.0i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 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
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)3.0i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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 X1 (E84) 25i 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)3.0i
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
7.8 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)3.0i
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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)3.0iBMWX1 (E84)25i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.9 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
588 km
365 mi
677 km
421 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 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) 3.0iBMW X1 (E84) 25i
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW X1 (E84) 25i

  • Is 235 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 90 km (56 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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