Car comparison

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) · Facelift 2012 25dvsBMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

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

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BMW X1 (E84 LCI) · Facelift 2012

25d

218 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2015
VS

BMW X3 (E83)

3.0i

231 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSUV2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,670 kg
    3,682 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    131 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,109 km
    689 mi
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225dBMWX3 (E83)3.0i
Power
218hp163kW
231hp172kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Gross weight
2,160kg4,762lb
2,260kg4,982lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
70.2s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
91.0s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
28.8s
Calculated
38.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,109km689mi
Calculated
588km365mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,477mm176in
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-
200mm8in
Trunk volume
420L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,350L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
67L
CO2 emissions
145g/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 25dBMW X3 (E83) 3.0iPowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225dBMWX3 (E83)3.0i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.8 s
38.3 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d
218 hp
163 kW
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
231 hp
172 kW

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i has 13 hp more than BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
1,835 kg
4,045 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 201225d
228 km/h
142 mph
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
224 km/h
139 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 201225d6.7 s
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i7.8 s

Although BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i has more power, BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: 1.1 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 201225d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: 5.9 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 201225d
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d
1,109 km
689 mi
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
588 km
365 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d
218 hp
163 kW
6.7 s
228 km/h
142 mph
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
231 hp
172 kW
7.8 s
224 km/h
139 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 201225d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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 (E83)3.0i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 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 LCI)Facelift 201225d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d 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 201225d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
6.7 s
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
7.8 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 201225d
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225dBMWX3 (E83)3.0i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Range score
1,109 km
689 mi
588 km
365 mi
CO2 score
145 g/km
-
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 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 25dBMW X3 (E83) 3.0i
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 521 km (324 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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