Car comparison

BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006 30ivsBMW X3 (G01) 20d

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

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BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006

30i

272 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2010
VS

BMW X3 (G01)

20d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2017-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Lightest
    1,740 kg
    3,836 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

BMW X3 (G01) 20d

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    142 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630iBMWX3 (G01)20d
Power
272hp203kW
190hp142kW
Torque
315Nm232lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,420kg5,335lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
75.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
95.8s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
35.6s
Calculated
51.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
705km438mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,569mm180in
4,708mm185in
Width
1,853mm73in
1,891mm74in
Height
1,674mm66in
1,676mm66in
Wheelbase
2,795mm110in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,636mm64in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
480L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
60L
CO2 emissions
229g/km
142g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30iBMW X3 (G01) 20dPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G01) 20d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm
BMWX3 (G01)20d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630iBMWX3 (G01)20d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.6 s
51.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
272 hp
203 kW
BMWX3 (G01)20d
190 hp
142 kW

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i has 82 hp more than BMW X3 (G01) 20d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (G01) 20d and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: 82 hp (61 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G01)20d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
BMWX3 (G01)20d
1,750 kg
3,858 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)Facelift 200630i
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
BMWX3 (G01)20d
213 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i7.2 s
BMWX3 (G01)20d8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i and BMW X3 (G01) 20d: 0.8 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)Facelift 200630i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)20d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (G01) 20d and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: 4.1 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)Facelift 200630i
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G01)20d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
705 km
438 mi
BMWX3 (G01)20d
1,111 km
690 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
272 hp
203 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
BMWX3 (G01)20d
190 hp
142 kW
8.0 s
213 km/h
132 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)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
BMWX3 (G01)20d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 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

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)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
BMWX3 (G01)20d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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)Facelift 200630i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
7.2 s
BMWX3 (G01)20d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.0 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)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
BMWX3 (G01)20d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630iBMWX3 (G01)20d
Power
272 hp
203 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
705 km
438 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
CO2 score
229 g/km
142 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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) Facelift 2006 30iBMW X3 (G01) 20d
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i

  • Has 82 hp more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 48 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW X3 (G01) 20d

  • Has 85 Nm more
  • Uses 4.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 406 km (252 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 87 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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