Car comparison

BMW X2 (F39) 25dvsBMW X3 (F25) 28i

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

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BMW X2 (F39)

25d

231 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2018
VS

BMW X3 (F25)

28i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2014

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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BMW X2 (F39) 25d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    962 km
    598 mi
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

BMW X3 (F25) 28i

  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX2 (F39)25dBMWX3 (F25)28i
Power
231hp172kW
245hp183kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,310kg5,093lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
70.7s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
78.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
25.9s
Calculated
30.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
962km598mi
Calculated
893km555mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,360mm172in
4,648mm183in
Width
1,824mm72in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,526mm60in
1,661mm65in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,563mm62in
1,616mm64in
Rear track
1,562mm61in
1,632mm64in
Ground clearance
182mm7in
212mm8in
Trunk volume
470L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,355L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
67L
CO2 emissions-
175g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X2 (F39) 25dBMW X3 (F25) 28iPowerTorque
  • BMW X2 (F39) 25d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (F25) 28i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX2 (F39)25d4,400 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,650 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
MetricBMWX2 (F39)25dBMWX3 (F25)28i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.9 s
30.0 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX2 (F39)25d
231 hp
172 kW
BMWX3 (F25)28i
245 hp
183 kW

BMW X3 (F25) 28i has 14 hp more than BMW X2 (F39) 25d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X2 (F39) 25d and BMW X3 (F25) 28i: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX2 (F39)25d
450 Nm
332 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
BMWX2 (F39)25d
1,585 kg
3,494 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
BMWX2 (F39)25d
237 km/h
147 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
BMWX2 (F39)25d6.7 s
BMWX3 (F25)28i6.7 s

Although BMW X3 (F25) 28i has more power, BMW X2 (F39) 25d 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
BMWX2 (F39)25d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25)28i
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X2 (F39) 25d and BMW X3 (F25) 28i: 2.2 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
BMWX2 (F39)25d
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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
BMWX2 (F39)25d
962 km
598 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
BMWX2 (F39)25d
231 hp
172 kW
6.7 s
237 km/h
147 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
BMWX2 (F39)25d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,526 mm
60.1 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
BMWX2 (F39)25d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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 X2 (F39) 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
BMWX2 (F39)25d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
6.7 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
BMWX2 (F39)25d
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
VehicleBMWX2 (F39)25dBMWX3 (F25)28i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.7 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,526 mm
60.1 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
962 km
598 mi
893 km
555 mi
CO2 score
-
175 g/km
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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 X2 (F39) 25dBMW X3 (F25) 28i
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X2 (F39) 25d

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 69 km (43 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 (F25) 28i

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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