Car comparison

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d · Stage 3vsBMW X3 (E83) 3.0d · Stage 2vsBMW X3 (E83) 3.0d · Stage 1vsBMW X3 (E83) 3.0d

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

New comparison

BMW X3 (E83)

3.0d (Stage 3)

338 hp2993 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2004-2006
VS

BMW X3 (E83)

3.0d (Stage 2)

294 hp2993 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2004-2006
VS

BMW X3 (E83)

3.0d (Stage 1)

262 hp2993 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2004-2006
VS

BMW X3 (E83)

3.0d

218 hp2993 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2004-2006

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d (Stage 3) 338 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    248 km/h
    154 mph
  • Most powerful
    338 hp
    252 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,880 kg
    4,145 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    180 hp/t
    134 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    848 km
    527 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 3)338 hpBMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 2)294 hpBMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 1)262 hpBMWX3 (E83)3.0d218 hp
Power
338hp252kW+120 hp
294hp219kW+76 hp
262hp195kW+44 hp
218hp163kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft+300 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft+200 Nm
625Nm461lb-ft+125 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,880kg4,145lb
1,880kg4,145lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,350kg5,181lb
2,350kg5,181lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
+38 km/h
238 km/h
148 mph
+28 km/h
228 km/h
142 mph
+18 km/h
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
68.8s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph-10.6 s
Calculated
74.1s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph-5.3 s
Calculated
77.3s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph-2.1 s
Calculated
79.4s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s-1.8 s
6.1s-1.3 s
6.6s-0.8 s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
21.1s-27.0 s
Calculated
25.3s-22.9 s
Calculated
30.4s-17.7 s
Calculated
48.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s-1.6 s
Calculated
5.8s-1.2 s
Calculated
6.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.3s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.7s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
180hp/t134kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t86kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
426Nm/t285lb-ft/ton
Calculated
372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton
Calculated
332Nm/t222lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
848km527mi
Calculated
848km527mi
Calculated
848km527mi
Calculated
848km527mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,569mm180in
4,569mm180in
4,569mm180in
4,569mm180in
Width
1,853mm73in
1,853mm73in
1,853mm73in
1,853mm73in
Height
1,674mm66in
1,674mm66in
1,674mm66in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,795mm110in
2,795mm110in
2,795mm110in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,524mm60in
1,524mm60in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,542mm61in
1,542mm61in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
200mm8in
200mm8in
200mm8in
Trunk volume
500L
500L
500L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,560L
1,560L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
67L
67L
67L

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d (Stage 3) 338 hpBMW X3 (E83) 3.0d (Stage 2) 294 hpBMW X3 (E83) 3.0d (Stage 1) 262 hpBMW X3 (E83) 3.0d 218 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d (Stage 3) 338 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d (Stage 2) 294 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d (Stage 1) 262 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d 218 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 3)338 hp4,000 rpm1,750 rpm4,250 rpm
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 2)294 hp4,000 rpm1,750 rpm4,250 rpm
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 1)262 hp4,000 rpm1,750 rpm4,250 rpm
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d218 hp4,000 rpm1,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 3)338 hpBMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 2)294 hpBMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 1)262 hpBMWX3 (E83)3.0d218 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.8 s
6.2 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.6 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.1 s
25.3 s
30.4 s
48.2 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.3 s
9.6 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.0 s
12.4 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.3 s
14.7 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
161 km/h
100 mph
155 km/h
96 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 3)338 hp
338 hp
252 kW
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 2)294 hp
294 hp
219 kW
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 1)262 hp
262 hp
195 kW
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d218 hp
218 hp
163 kW

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d (Stage 3) 338 hp has 120 hp more than BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d 218 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d 218 hp and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d (Stage 3) 338 hp: 120 hp (89 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 3)338 hp
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 2)294 hp
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 1)262 hp
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d218 hp
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 3)338 hp
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 2)294 hp
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 1)262 hp
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d218 hp
1,880 kg
4,145 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 (E83)3.0d (Stage 3)338 hp
248 km/h
154 mph
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 2)294 hp
238 km/h
148 mph
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 1)262 hp
228 km/h
142 mph
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d218 hp
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 3)338 hp5.6 s
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 2)294 hp6.1 s
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 1)262 hp6.6 s
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d218 hp7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d (Stage 3) 338 hp and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d 218 hp: 1.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d (Stage 2) 294 hp and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d (Stage 1) 262 hp, separated by only 0.5 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 (E83)3.0d (Stage 3)338 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 2)294 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 1)262 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d218 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 3)338 hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 2)294 hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 1)262 hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d218 hp
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 3)338 hp
848 km
527 mi
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 2)294 hp
848 km
527 mi
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 1)262 hp
848 km
527 mi
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d218 hp
848 km
527 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 3)338 hp
338 hp
252 kW
5.6 s
248 km/h
154 mph
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 2)294 hp
294 hp
219 kW
6.1 s
238 km/h
148 mph
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 1)262 hp
262 hp
195 kW
6.6 s
228 km/h
142 mph
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d218 hp
218 hp
163 kW
7.4 s
210 km/h
130 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 (E83)3.0d (Stage 3)338 hp
Power
338 hp
252 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 2)294 hp
Power
294 hp
219 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 1)262 hp
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d218 hp
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 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
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 3)338 hp
Power
338 hp
252 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 2)294 hp
Power
294 hp
219 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 1)262 hp
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d218 hp
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d (Stage 3) 338 hp 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 (E83)3.0d (Stage 3)338 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.6 s
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 2)294 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.1 s
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 1)262 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.6 s
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d218 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.4 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
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 3)338 hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 2)294 hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 1)262 hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d218 hp
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 3)338 hpBMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 2)294 hpBMWX3 (E83)3.0d (Stage 1)262 hpBMWX3 (E83)3.0d218 hp
Power
338 hp
252 kW
294 hp
219 kW
262 hp
195 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.6 s
7.4 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Range score
848 km
527 mi
848 km
527 mi
848 km
527 mi
848 km
527 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 (E83) 3.0d (Stage 3) 338 hpBMW X3 (E83) 3.0d (Stage 2) 294 hpBMW X3 (E83) 3.0d (Stage 1) 262 hpBMW X3 (E83) 3.0d 218 hp
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,074 LC/year2,074 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d (Stage 3) 338 hp

  • Has 44 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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