Car comparison

BMW X1 (E84) 28ivsBMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014 28i

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

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BMW X1 (E84)

28i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2011-2012
VS

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014

28i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28i

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    918 km
    570 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

BMW X1 (E84) 28i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,595 kg
    3,516 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    57/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (E84)28iBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
Power
245hp183kW
245hp183kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
76.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
25.1s
Calculated
29.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
797km496mi
Calculated
918km570mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,454mm175in
4,657mm183in
Width
1,798mm71in
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
204mm8in
Trunk volume
420L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,350L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
67L
CO2 emissions-
169g/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 LCI) Facelift 2014 28iPowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (E84) 28i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX1 (E84)28i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX1 (E84)28iBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.1 s
29.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
100 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)28i
245 hp
183 kW
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
245 hp
183 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)28i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)28i
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
1,770 kg
3,902 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
240 km/h
149 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
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)28i6.5 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i6.5 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
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28i and BMW X1 (E84) 28i: 0.6 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
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)28i
797 km
496 mi
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
918 km
570 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX1 (E84)28i
245 hp
183 kW
6.5 s
240 km/h
149 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
245 hp
183 kW
6.5 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
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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 LCI)Facelift 201428i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 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
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.5 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.5 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
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX1 (E84)28iBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
Range score
797 km
496 mi
918 km
570 mi
CO2 score
-
169 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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 LCI) Facelift 2014 28i
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (E84) 28i

  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28i

  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 120 km (75 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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