Car comparison

BMW X3 (F25) 35ivsBMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

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

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BMW X3 (F25)

35i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2014
VS

BMW X3 (E83)

3.0i

231 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2003-2006

Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (F25) 35i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    170 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    761 km
    473 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (F25)35iBMWX3 (E83)3.0i
Power
306hp228kW
231hp172kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,805kg3,979lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,365kg5,214lb
2,280kg5,027lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
70.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
91.1s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
22.2s
Calculated
41.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
170hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
222Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
169Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
761km473mi
Calculated
554km344mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,648mm183in
4,569mm180in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,853mm73in
Height
1,661mm65in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,594mm63in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance
212mm8in
200mm8in
Trunk volume
550L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
67L
CO2 emissions
204g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (F25) 35iBMW X3 (E83) 3.0iPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (F25) 35i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (F25)35i5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (F25)35iBMWX3 (E83)3.0i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.2 s
41.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)35i
306 hp
228 kW
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
231 hp
172 kW

BMW X3 (F25) 35i has 75 hp more than BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i and BMW X3 (F25) 35i: 75 hp (56 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)35i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)35i
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
1,770 kg
3,902 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)35i
245 km/h
152 mph
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
221 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)35i5.7 s
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 35i and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: 2.4 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)35i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 35i and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: 3.3 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)35i
170 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)35i
761 km
473 mi
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
554 km
344 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (F25)35i
306 hp
228 kW
5.7 s
245 km/h
152 mph
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
231 hp
172 kW
8.1 s
221 km/h
137 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)35i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 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

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)35i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

BMW X3 (F25) 35i 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)35i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
5.7 s
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
8.1 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)35i
170 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (F25)35iBMWX3 (E83)3.0i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
8.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
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
Range score
761 km
473 mi
554 km
344 mi
CO2 score
204 g/km
-
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
170 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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) 35iBMW X3 (E83) 3.0i
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25) 35i

  • Has 75 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 2.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 km/h (15 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 208 km (129 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

  • Is 35 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

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

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