Car comparison

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0ivsBMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014 20d

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

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BMW X3 (E83)

3.0i

231 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2003-2006
VS

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014

20d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2014-2017

Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20d

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,730 kg
    3,814 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,241 km
    771 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    221 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    131 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (E83)3.0iBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
Power
231hp172kW
190hp142kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Gross weight
2,280kg5,027lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
91.1s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
85.8s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
41.0s
Calculated
52.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
169Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
554km344mi
Calculated
1,241km771mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,569mm180in
4,657mm183in
Width
1,853mm73in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,674mm66in
1,661mm65in
Wheelbase
2,795mm110in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,616mm64in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,632mm64in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
500L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
67L
CO2 emissions-
143g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0iBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20dPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d4,000 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (E83)3.0iBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.0 s
52.2 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
231 hp
172 kW
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
190 hp
142 kW

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i has 41 hp more than BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20d and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
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)3.0i
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
1,730 kg
3,814 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)3.0i
221 km/h
137 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i8.1 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d8.1 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)3.0i
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20d and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: 6.7 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)3.0i
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
554 km
344 mi
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
1,241 km
771 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
231 hp
172 kW
8.1 s
221 km/h
137 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
190 hp
142 kW
8.1 s
210 km/h
130 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)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
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 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

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)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
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20d 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)3.0i
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
8.1 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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 (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
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (E83)3.0iBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.1 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
Fuel consumption
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
554 km
344 mi
1,241 km
771 mi
CO2 score
-
143 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X3 (E83) 3.0iBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20d
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20d

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Uses 6.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 687 km (427 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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