Car comparison

BMW X3 (G01) 25dvsBMW X3 (E83) 3.0d

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

New comparison

BMW X3 (G01)

25d

231 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2018-2021
VS

BMW X3 (E83)

3.0d

218 hp2993 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2004-2006

Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (G01) 25d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,765 kg
    3,891 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    131 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,193 km
    741 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (G01)25dBMWX3 (E83)3.0d
Power
231hp172kW
218hp163kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,765kg3,891lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,435kg5,368lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
89.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
79.4s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
32.7s
Calculated
48.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t86kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
283Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,193km741mi
Calculated
848km527mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,708mm185in
4,569mm180in
Width
1,891mm74in
1,853mm73in
Height
1,676mm66in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,864mm113in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,620mm64in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,636mm64in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance
204mm8in
200mm8in
Trunk volume
550L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
67L
CO2 emissions
150g/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 (G01) 25dBMW X3 (E83) 3.0dPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (G01) 25d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (G01)25d4,400 rpm2,000 rpm4,650 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 (G01)25dBMWX3 (E83)3.0d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.7 s
48.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 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 (G01)25d
231 hp
172 kW
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
218 hp
163 kW

BMW X3 (G01) 25d has 13 hp more than BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d and BMW X3 (G01) 25d: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)25d
500 Nm
369 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 (G01)25d
1,765 kg
3,891 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 (G01)25d
230 km/h
143 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 (G01)25d6.8 s
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G01) 25d and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d: 0.6 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 (G01)25d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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 (G01) 25d and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d: 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
BMWX3 (G01)25d
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 (G01)25d
1,193 km
741 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 (G01)25d
231 hp
172 kW
6.8 s
230 km/h
143 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 (G01)25d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,708 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 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 (G01)25d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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 (G01) 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
BMWX3 (G01)25d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.8 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 (G01)25d
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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 (G01)25dBMWX3 (E83)3.0d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,708 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 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
1,193 km
741 mi
848 km
527 mi
CO2 score
150 g/km
-
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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.

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 (G01) 25dBMW X3 (E83) 3.0d
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (G01) 25d

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 345 km (214 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

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

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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