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

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

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BMW X3 (E83)

3.0i

231 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSUV2003-2006
VS

BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006

30i

272 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    315 Nm
    232 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,740 kg
    3,836 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.4 L/100 km
    17.6 mpg US
    21.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    705 km
    438 mi
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (E83)3.0iBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
Power
231hp172kW
272hp203kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
315Nm232lb-ft
Curb weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,260kg4,982lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
91.0s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
75.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
38.3s
Calculated
35.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
588km365mi
Calculated
705km438mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,996cc183cu 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
200mm8in
201mm8in
Trunk volume
500L
480L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
67L
CO2 emissions-
229g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0iBMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30iPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (E83)3.0iBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.3 s
35.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
231 hp
172 kW
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
272 hp
203 kW

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i has 41 hp more than BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
315 Nm
232 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
1,740 kg
3,836 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)3.0i
224 km/h
139 mph
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i7.8 s
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i7.2 s

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

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: 1.9 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)3.0i
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
588 km
365 mi
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
705 km
438 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
231 hp
172 kW
7.8 s
224 km/h
139 mph
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
272 hp
203 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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)3.0i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 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)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

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)3.0i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
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

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i 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)3.0i
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
7.8 s
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
7.2 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)3.0i
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (E83)3.0iBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 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
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Range score
588 km
365 mi
705 km
438 mi
CO2 score
-
229 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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) 3.0iBMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 118 km (73 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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