Car comparison

BMW X3 (G45) M50vsBMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

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

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BMW X3 (G45)

M50

381 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2024-present
VS

BMW X3 (E83)

3.0i

231 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2003-2006

Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (G45) M50

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    783 km
    487 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (G45)M50BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
Power
381hp284kW
231hp172kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,625kg5,787lb
2,280kg5,027lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
65.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
91.1s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
17.0s
Calculated
41.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
169Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
783km487mi
Calculated
554km344mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,755mm187in
4,569mm180in
Width
1,920mm76in
1,853mm73in
Height
1,660mm65in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,622mm64in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,623mm64in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance
216mm9in
200mm8in
Trunk volume
570L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
67L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (G45) M50BMW X3 (E83) 3.0iPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (G45) M50: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (G45)M505,200-6,250 rpm1,900-4,800 rpm6,500 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 (G45)M50BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.0 s
41.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
221 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G45)M50
381 hp
284 kW
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
231 hp
172 kW

BMW X3 (G45) M50 has 150 hp more than BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i and BMW X3 (G45) M50: 150 hp (112 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G45)M50
540 Nm
398 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 (G45)M50
1,980 kg
4,365 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 (G45)M50
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (G45)M504.6 s
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G45) M50 and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: 3.5 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 (G45)M50
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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 (G45) M50 and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: 3.8 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 (G45)M50
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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 (G45)M50
783 km
487 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 (G45)M50
381 hp
284 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (G45)M50
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)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 (G45)M50
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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 (G45) M50 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 (G45)M50
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
4.6 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 (G45)M50
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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 (G45)M50BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
Power
381 hp
284 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Range score
783 km
487 mi
554 km
344 mi
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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 (G45) M50BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (G45) M50

  • Has 150 hp more
  • Has 240 Nm more
  • Is 3.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 39 km/h (24 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 62 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 229 km (143 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 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 210 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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