Car comparison

BMW X1 (E84) 28ivsBMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006 35d

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

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BMW X1 (E84)

28i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2011-2012
VS

BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006

35d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2008-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d

  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    859 km
    534 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

BMW X1 (E84) 28i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Lightest
    1,580 kg
    3,483 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (E84)28iBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
Power
245hp183kW
286hp213kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,385kg5,258lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
68.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
80.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
23.5s
Calculated
26.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
222Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
797km496mi
Calculated
859km534mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,454mm175in
4,569mm180in
Width
1,798mm71in
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-
208g/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 35dPowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (E84) 28i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d: 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 (E83)Facelift 200635d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX1 (E84)28iBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.5 s
26.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 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
245 hp
183 kW
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
286 hp
213 kW

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d has 41 hp more than BMW X1 (E84) 28i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X1 (E84) 28i and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d: 41 hp (31 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 (E83)Facelift 200635d
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)28i
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
1,875 kg
4,134 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 (E83)Facelift 200635d
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)28i6.1 s
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d6.4 s

Although BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d 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 35d: 0.3 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 (E83)Facelift 200635d
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

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
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 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 (E83)Facelift 200635d
859 km
534 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
6.1 s
240 km/h
149 mph
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
286 hp
213 kW
6.4 s
240 km/h
149 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/h6.1 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 (E83)Facelift 200635d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d 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
6.1 s
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
6.4 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
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX1 (E84)28iBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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
797 km
496 mi
859 km
534 mi
CO2 score
-
208 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X1 (E84) 28iBMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (E84) 28i

  • Is 295 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 62 km (38 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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