Car comparison

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0dvsBMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014 20i

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

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BMW X3 (E83)

3.0d

218 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2004-2006
VS

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014

20i

184 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i

  • Lightest
    1,680 kg
    3,704 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    957 km
    595 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    210 km/h
    130 mph
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    113 hp/t
    84 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (E83)3.0dBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Power
218hp163kW
184hp137kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,925kg4,244lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Gross weight
2,355kg5,192lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
83.4s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
86.6s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
50.5s
Calculated
52.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
779km484mi
Calculated
957km595mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,569mm180in
4,657mm183in
Width
1,853mm73in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,674mm66in
1,661mm65in
Wheelbase
2,795mm110in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,616mm64in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,632mm64in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
500L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
67L
CO2 emissions-
163g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0dBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20iPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d4,000 rpm1,750 rpm4,250 rpm
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i5,000-6,250 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (E83)3.0dBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
50.5 s
52.7 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
218 hp
163 kW
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
184 hp
137 kW

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d has 34 hp more than BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
1,925 kg
4,244 lb
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
1,680 kg
3,704 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
210 km/h
130 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
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)3.0d7.7 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d and BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i: 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
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d: 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)3.0d
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
779 km
484 mi
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
957 km
595 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
218 hp
163 kW
7.7 s
210 km/h
130 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
184 hp
137 kW
8.2 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
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 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
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 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
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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)3.0d
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
7.7 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
8.2 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
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (E83)3.0dBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
8.2 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,925 kg
4,244 lb
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
Range score
779 km
484 mi
957 km
595 mi
CO2 score
-
163 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 (E83) 3.0dBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i

  • Is 245 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 178 km (111 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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