Car comparison

BMW X1 (E84) 28ivsBMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006 3.0si

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

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BMW X1 (E84)

28i

258 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2009-2011
VS

BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006

3.0si

272 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSUV2006-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW X1 (E84) 28i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,610 kg
    3,549 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    670 km
    416 mi
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (E84)28iBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
Power
258hp192kW
272hp203kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
315Nm232lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,260kg4,982lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
77.1s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
26.1s
Calculated
36.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
670km416mi
Calculated
663km412mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,454mm175in
4,569mm180in
Width
1,789mm70in
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-
243g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X1 (E84) 28iBMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0siPowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (E84) 28i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX1 (E84)28i6,600 rpm2,600-3,000 rpm6,850 rpm
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX1 (E84)28iBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.1 s
36.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)28i
258 hp
192 kW
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
272 hp
203 kW

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si has 14 hp more than BMW X1 (E84) 28i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X1 (E84) 28i and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)28i
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
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)28i
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
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)28i
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
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)28i6.8 s
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si7.2 s

Although BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si has more power, BMW X1 (E84) 28i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X1 (E84) 28i and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si: 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
BMWX1 (E84)28i
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X1 (E84) 28i and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si: 0.7 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)28i
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
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)28i
670 km
416 mi
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
663 km
412 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX1 (E84)28i
258 hp
192 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
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)28i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 20063.0si
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)28i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

BMW X1 (E84) 28i 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)28i
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.8 s
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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)28i
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX1 (E84)28iBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
Power
258 hp
192 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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
670 km
416 mi
663 km
412 mi
CO2 score
-
243 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 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) 28iBMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (E84) 28i

  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 7 km (4 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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