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BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014 28ivsBMW 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 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014

28i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2017
VS

BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006

30i

272 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    169 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    918 km
    570 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428iBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
Power
245hp183kW
272hp203kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
315Nm232lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,260kg4,982lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
76.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
75.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
29.3s
Calculated
35.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
918km570mi
Calculated
705km438mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,657mm183in
4,569mm180in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,853mm73in
Height
1,661mm65in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,616mm64in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,632mm64in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance
204mm8in
201mm8in
Trunk volume
550L
480L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
67L
CO2 emissions
169g/km
229g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28iBMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30iPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 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 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428iBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.3 s
35.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
245 hp
183 kW
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
272 hp
203 kW

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i has 27 hp more than BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28i and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
350 Nm
258 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 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
1,770 kg
3,902 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 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
230 km/h
143 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 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i6.5 s
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i7.2 s

Although BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i has more power, BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28i and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: 0.7 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 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28i and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: 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 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
918 km
570 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 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
245 hp
183 kW
6.5 s
230 km/h
143 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 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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
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 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28i 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 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.5 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 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428iBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
918 km
570 mi
705 km
438 mi
CO2 score
169 g/km
229 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28iBMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28i

  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 213 km (132 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 60 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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