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BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006 30ivsBMW X3 (E83) 3.0d

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

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BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006

30i

272 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2010
VS

BMW X3 (E83)

3.0d

218 hp2993 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2004-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d

  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • 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 economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Lightest
    1,740 kg
    3,836 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630iBMWX3 (E83)3.0d
Power
272hp203kW
218hp163kW
Torque
315Nm232lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
75.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
79.4s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
35.6s
Calculated
48.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t86kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
705km438mi
Calculated
848km527mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,569mm180in
4,569mm180in
Width
1,853mm73in
1,853mm73in
Height
1,674mm66in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,795mm110in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
200mm8in
Trunk volume
480L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
67L
CO2 emissions
229g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30iBMW X3 (E83) 3.0dPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d4,000 rpm1,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630iBMWX3 (E83)3.0d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.6 s
48.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
272 hp
203 kW
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
218 hp
163 kW

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i has 54 hp more than BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: 54 hp (40 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
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)Facelift 200630i
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
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)Facelift 200630i
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
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)Facelift 200630i7.2 s
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d: 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
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: 1.6 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
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
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)Facelift 200630i
705 km
438 mi
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
848 km
527 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
272 hp
203 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
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)Facelift 200630i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
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)Facelift 200630i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
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 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)Facelift 200630i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
7.2 s
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
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)Facelift 200630i
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
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)Facelift 200630iBMWX3 (E83)3.0d
Power
272 hp
203 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
705 km
438 mi
848 km
527 mi
CO2 score
229 g/km
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Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30iBMW X3 (E83) 3.0d
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 40 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d

  • Has 185 Nm more
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 143 km (89 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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