Car comparison

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

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 (F25)

28i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,670 kg
    3,682 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 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 overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

BMW X3 (F25) 28i

  • Lowest city consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    893 km
    555 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228iBMWX3 (F25)28i
Power
245hp183kW
245hp183kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,310kg5,093lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
70.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
78.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
24.5s
Calculated
30.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg 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
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
863km536mi
Calculated
893km555mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,477mm176in
4,648mm183in
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-
212mm8in
Trunk volume
420L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,350L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
67L
CO2 emissions
171g/km
175g/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) 28iPowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (F25) 28i: 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)28i5,000 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228iBMWX3 (F25)28i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.5 s
30.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
155 km/h
96 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)28i
245 hp
183 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)28i
350 Nm
258 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 (F25)28i
1,720 kg
3,792 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)28i
230 km/h
143 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 (F25)28i6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i and BMW X3 (F25) 28i: 0.3 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
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25)28i
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

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 (F25)28i
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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 (F25)28i
893 km
555 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 (F25)28i
245 hp
183 kW
6.7 s
230 km/h
143 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 (F25)28i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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

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 (F25)28i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i 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 (F25)28i
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.7 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 (F25)28i
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228iBMWX3 (F25)28i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
Range score
863 km
536 mi
893 km
555 mi
CO2 score
171 g/km
175 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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) 28i
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 4 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (F25) 28i

  • Has 30 km (19 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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