Car comparison

BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006 30ivsBMW X5 (E70) 35d

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 X5 (E70)

35d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2009-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X5 (E70) 35d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    220 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,024 km
    636 mi
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i

  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,740 kg
    3,836 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630iBMWX5 (E70)35d
Power
272hp203kW
286hp213kW
Torque
315Nm232lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,740kg3,836lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,790kg6,151lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
75.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
80.5s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
35.6s
Calculated
40.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
705km438mi
Calculated
1,024km636mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,569mm180in
4,854mm191in
Width
1,853mm73in
1,933mm76in
Height
1,674mm66in
1,739mm68in
Wheelbase
2,795mm110in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,558mm61in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,581mm62in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
222mm9in
Trunk volume
480L
620L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,750L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
85L
CO2 emissions
229g/km
220g/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 X5 (E70) 35dPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (E70) 35d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm
BMWX5 (E70)35d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630iBMWX5 (E70)35d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.6 s
40.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
149 km/h
92 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
BMWX5 (E70)35d
286 hp
213 kW

BMW X5 (E70) 35d has 14 hp more than BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i and BMW X5 (E70) 35d: 14 hp (10 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
BMWX5 (E70)35d
580 Nm
428 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
BMWX5 (E70)35d
2,110 kg
4,652 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
BMWX5 (E70)35d
216 km/h
134 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
BMWX5 (E70)35d7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X5 (E70) 35d and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: 0.2 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
BMWX5 (E70)35d
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X5 (E70) 35d and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: 1.2 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 (E83)Facelift 200630i
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
BMWX5 (E70)35d
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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
BMWX5 (E70)35d
1,024 km
636 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
BMWX5 (E70)35d
286 hp
213 kW
7.0 s
216 km/h
134 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
BMWX5 (E70)35d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,739 mm
68.5 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
BMWX5 (E70)35d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

BMW X5 (E70) 35d 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
BMWX5 (E70)35d
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
7.0 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
BMWX5 (E70)35d
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630iBMWX5 (E70)35d
Power
272 hp
203 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,739 mm
68.5 in
Range score
705 km
438 mi
1,024 km
636 mi
CO2 score
229 g/km
220 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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 30iBMW X5 (E70) 35d
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i

  • Is 370 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

BMW X5 (E70) 35d

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 265 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 319 km (198 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 140 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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