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BMW X1 (E84 LCI) · Facelift 2012 20ivsBMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014 28d

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

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BMW X1 (E84 LCI) · Facelift 2012

20i

184 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSUV2012-2015
VS

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014

28d

184 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2017

Comparison overview

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BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 20i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    887 km
    551 mi
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220iBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,919kg4,231lb
Gross weight
2,035kg4,486lb
2,341kg5,161lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
74.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
92.5s99% target: 202 km/h / 125 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
35.5s
Calculated
75.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
96hp/t72kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
173Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
887km551mi
Calculated
859km534mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,477mm176in
4,668mm184in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,545mm61in
1,678mm66in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,594mm63in
Rear track
1,529mm60in
1,610mm63in
Ground clearance-
204mm8in
Trunk volume
420L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,350L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
67L
CO2 emissions
165g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 20iBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28dPowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 20i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220i5,000-6,250 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220iBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.5 s
75.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
139 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220i
184 hp
137 kW
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220i
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220i
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
1,919 kg
4,231 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 LCI)Facelift 201220i
220 km/h
137 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
204 km/h
127 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220i7.4 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 20i and BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28d: 0.9 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 LCI)Facelift 201220i
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 20i and BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28d: 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 LCI)Facelift 201220i
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220i
887 km
551 mi
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
859 km
534 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220i
184 hp
137 kW
7.4 s
220 km/h
137 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
184 hp
137 kW
8.3 s
204 km/h
127 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 LCI)Facelift 201220i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,477 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,545 mm
60.8 in
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
204 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,668 mm
183.8 in
Height
1,678 mm
66.1 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 LCI)Facelift 201220i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
204 km/h
127 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 20i 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 LCI)Facelift 201220i
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.4 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
8.3 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 LCI)Facelift 201220i
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220iBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
8.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,919 kg
4,231 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
4,477 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,545 mm
60.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,668 mm
183.8 in
Height
1,678 mm
66.1 in
Range score
887 km
551 mi
859 km
534 mi
CO2 score
165 g/km
-
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 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 LCI) Facelift 2012 20iBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28d
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 20i

  • Is 359 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 28 km (18 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28d

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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