Car comparison

BMW X3 (F25) 35ivsBMW X1 (E84 LCI) · Facelift 2012 28i

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

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BMW X3 (F25)

35i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2014
VS

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) · Facelift 2012

28i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (F25) 35i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    170 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i

  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    182 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    808 km
    502 mi
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (F25)35iBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
Power
306hp228kW
245hp183kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,805kg3,979lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
2,365kg5,214lb
2,130kg4,696lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
70.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
66.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
22.2s
Calculated
23.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
170hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
222Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
761km473mi
Calculated
808km502mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,648mm183in
4,477mm176in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,661mm65in
1,545mm61in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,594mm63in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,529mm60in
Ground clearance
212mm8in
-
Trunk volume
550L
420L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,350L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
63L
CO2 emissions
204g/km
182g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (F25) 35iBMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28iPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (F25) 35i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (F25)35i5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (F25)35iBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.2 s
23.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)35i
306 hp
228 kW
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
245 hp
183 kW

BMW X3 (F25) 35i has 61 hp more than BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i and BMW X3 (F25) 35i: 61 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)35i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)35i
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
1,655 kg
3,649 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)35i
245 km/h
152 mph
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
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
BMWX3 (F25)35i5.7 s
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i6.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 35i and BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)35i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
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 28i and BMW X3 (F25) 35i: 1.0 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
BMWX3 (F25)35i
170 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)35i
761 km
473 mi
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
808 km
502 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (F25)35i
306 hp
228 kW
5.7 s
245 km/h
152 mph
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
245 hp
183 kW
6.1 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
BMWX3 (F25)35i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
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
4,477 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,545 mm
60.8 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
BMWX3 (F25)35i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

BMW X3 (F25) 35i 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
BMWX3 (F25)35i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
5.7 s
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
6.1 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
BMWX3 (F25)35i
170 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (F25)35iBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
761 km
473 mi
808 km
502 mi
CO2 score
204 g/km
182 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
170 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 X3 (F25) 35iBMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25) 35i

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i

  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 46 km (29 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 22 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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