Car comparison

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) · Facelift 2012 28ivsBMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014 30d

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

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BMW X1 (E84 LCI) · Facelift 2012

28i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2012-2015
VS

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014

30d

258 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2017

Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 30d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    156 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228iBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
Power
245hp183kW
258hp192kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,410kg5,313lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
66.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
70.4s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
23.3s
Calculated
26.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
808km502mi
Calculated
1,136km706mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,477mm176in
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-
204mm8in
Trunk volume
420L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,350L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
67L
CO2 emissions
182g/km
156g/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 28iBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 30dPowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 30d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228iBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.3 s
26.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
245 hp
183 kW
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
258 hp
192 kW

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 30d has 13 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 LCI) Facelift 2014 30d: 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 201228i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
560 Nm
413 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
1,820 kg
4,012 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 201228i
240 km/h
149 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
232 km/h
144 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 201228i6.1 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 30d and BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i: 0.2 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 201228i
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 30d and BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i: 1.9 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 201228i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
808 km
502 mi
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
1,136 km
706 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
245 hp
183 kW
6.1 s
240 km/h
149 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
258 hp
192 kW
5.9 s
232 km/h
144 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 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
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 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 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
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 30d 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 201228i
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
6.1 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 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 201228i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228iBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
5.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
Range score
808 km
502 mi
1,136 km
706 mi
CO2 score
182 g/km
156 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 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 28iBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 30d
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i

  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 30d

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 210 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 328 km (204 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 26 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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