Car comparison

BMW X3 (G45) 30vsBMW 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 (G45)

30

255 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2024-present
VS

BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006

30i

272 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (G45) 30

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i

  • 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 economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (G45)30BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
Power
255hp190kW
272hp203kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
315Nm232lb-ft
Curb weight
1,894kg4,176lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Gross weight
2,500kg5,512lb
2,260kg4,982lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
75.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
33.9s
Calculated
35.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
705km438mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,755mm187in
4,569mm180in
Width
1,920mm76in
1,853mm73in
Height
1,660mm65in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,614mm64in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,659mm65in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance
216mm9in
201mm8in
Trunk volume
570L
480L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
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 (G45) 30BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30iPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (G45) 30: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (G45)304,700-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 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 (G45)30BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.9 s
35.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
95 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G45)30
255 hp
190 kW
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
272 hp
203 kW

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i has 17 hp more than BMW X3 (G45) 30.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (G45) 30 and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G45)30
400 Nm
295 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 (G45)30
1,894 kg
4,176 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 (G45)30
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 (G45)306.3 s
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i7.2 s

Although BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i has more power, BMW X3 (G45) 30 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G45) 30 and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: 0.9 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G45)30
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (G45)30
255 hp
190 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 (G45)30
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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)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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (G45)30BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
Power
255 hp
190 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,894 kg
4,176 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 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
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Range score
-
705 km
438 mi
CO2 score
-
229 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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) Facelift 2006 30i
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (G45) 30

  • Has 85 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Is 154 kg lighter
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

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