Car comparison

BMW X1 (E84) 28ivsBMW X3 (F25) 30d

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 (F25)

30d

258 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2011-2014

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW X3 (F25) 30d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,117 km
    694 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

BMW X1 (E84) 28i

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Lightest
    1,610 kg
    3,549 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (E84)28iBMWX3 (F25)30d
Power
258hp192kW
258hp192kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
75.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
72.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
26.1s
Calculated
27.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
670km416mi
Calculated
1,117km694mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,454mm175in
4,648mm183in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,545mm61in
1,661mm65in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,616mm64in
Rear track
1,529mm60in
1,632mm64in
Ground clearance
194mm8in
212mm8in
Trunk volume
420L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,350L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
67L
CO2 emissions-
159g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X1 (E84) 28iBMW X3 (F25) 30dPowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (E84) 28i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (F25) 30d: 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 (F25)30d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX1 (E84)28iBMWX3 (F25)30d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.1 s
27.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
158 km/h
98 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 (F25)30d
258 hp
192 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 (F25)30d
560 Nm
413 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 (F25)30d
1,800 kg
3,968 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 (F25)30d
230 km/h
143 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 (F25)30d6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 30d and BMW X1 (E84) 28i: 0.6 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 (F25)30d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 30d and BMW X1 (E84) 28i: 3.4 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)28i
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
BMWX3 (F25)30d
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 (F25)30d
1,117 km
694 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 (F25)30d
258 hp
192 kW
6.2 s
230 km/h
143 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 (F25)30d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 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 (F25)30d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

BMW X3 (F25) 30d 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 (F25)30d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.2 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 (F25)30d
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX1 (E84)28iBMWX3 (F25)30d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
Range score
670 km
416 mi
1,117 km
694 mi
CO2 score
-
159 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 (F25) 30d
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (E84) 28i

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 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 (F25) 30d

  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 446 km (277 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 130 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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