Car comparison

BMW X3 (G45) 20vsBMW X3 (E83) 3.0d

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

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BMW X3 (G45)

20

190 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2024-present
VS

BMW X3 (E83)

3.0d

218 hp2993 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2004-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

BMW X3 (G45) 20

  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Lightest
    1,855 kg
    4,090 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    855 km
    531 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (G45)20BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
Power
190hp142kW
218hp163kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,855kg4,090lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,500kg5,512lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
93.6s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
79.4s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
47.3s
Calculated
48.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
102hp/t76kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t86kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
167Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
855km531mi
Calculated
848km527mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,755mm187in
4,569mm180in
Width
1,920mm76in
1,853mm73in
Height
1,660mm65in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,636mm64in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,681mm66in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance
216mm9in
200mm8in
Trunk volume
570L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
67L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (G45) 20BMW X3 (E83) 3.0dPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (G45) 20: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (G45)204,400-6,500 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,750 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 (G45)20BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
47.3 s
48.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G45)20
190 hp
142 kW
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
218 hp
163 kW

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d has 28 hp more than BMW X3 (G45) 20.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (G45) 20 and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d: 28 hp (21 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G45)20
310 Nm
229 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 (G45)20
1,855 kg
4,090 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 (G45)20
215 km/h
134 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 (G45)207.8 s
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d and BMW X3 (G45) 20: 0.4 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 (G45)20
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
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 (G45)20
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 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 (G45)20
855 km
531 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 (G45)20
190 hp
142 kW
7.8 s
215 km/h
134 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 (G45)20
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,660 mm
65.4 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 (G45)20
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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 (G45)20
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.8 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 (G45)20
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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 (G45)20BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.4 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,855 kg
4,090 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,660 mm
65.4 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
855 km
531 mi
848 km
527 mi
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 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 (G45) 20BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (G45) 20

  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 km (4 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Has 190 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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