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BMW X1 (E84 LCI) · Facelift 2012 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 LCI) · Facelift 2012

28i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2015
VS

BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006

35d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2008-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Lightest
    1,670 kg
    3,682 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    171 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    863 km
    536 mi
  • Best economy score
    87/100

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d

  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228iBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
Power
245hp183kW
286hp213kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,385kg5,258lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
70.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
80.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
24.5s
Calculated
26.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
863km536mi
Calculated
859km534mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
2,993cc183cu 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-
201mm8in
Trunk volume
420L
480L
Max trunk volume
1,350L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
67L
CO2 emissions
171g/km
208g/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 (E83) Facelift 2006 35dPowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d: 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 (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 LCI)Facelift 201228iBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.5 s
26.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
158 km/h
98 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 (E83)Facelift 200635d
286 hp
213 kW

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d has 41 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 (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 LCI)Facelift 201228i
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 LCI)Facelift 201228i
1,670 kg
3,682 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 LCI)Facelift 201228i
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 LCI)Facelift 201228i6.4 s
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d6.4 s

Although BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d has more power, BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
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 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d: 0.5 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
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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 LCI)Facelift 201228i
863 km
536 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 LCI)Facelift 201228i
245 hp
183 kW
6.4 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 LCI)Facelift 201228i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 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 (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 LCI)Facelift 201228i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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 LCI)Facelift 201228i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.4 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 LCI)Facelift 201228i
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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 LCI)Facelift 201228iBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Range score
863 km
536 mi
859 km
534 mi
CO2 score
171 g/km
208 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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.

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 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i

  • Is 205 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 km (3 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 37 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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