Car comparison

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0ivsBMW X5 (E70) 30i

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 X5 (E70)

30i

272 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2009-2010

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW X5 (E70) 30i

  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    315 Nm
    232 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    136 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    221 km/h
    137 mph
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (E83)3.0iBMWX5 (E70)30i
Power
231hp172kW
272hp203kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
315Nm232lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Gross weight
2,280kg5,027lb
2,680kg5,908lb
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
91.1s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
93.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
41.0s
Calculated
42.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
169Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
158Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
554km344mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,996cc183cu 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
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,650mm65in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
222mm9in
Trunk volume
500L
620L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,750L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
85L
CO2 emissions-
244g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0iBMW X5 (E70) 30iPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (E70) 30i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm
BMWX5 (E70)30i6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (E83)3.0iBMWX5 (E70)30i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.0 s
42.5 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
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
144 km/h
89 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
BMWX5 (E70)30i
272 hp
203 kW

BMW X5 (E70) 30i has 41 hp more than BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i and BMW X5 (E70) 30i: 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
BMWX5 (E70)30i
315 Nm
232 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
BMWX5 (E70)30i
2,000 kg
4,409 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
BMWX5 (E70)30i
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 (E83)3.0i8.1 s
BMWX5 (E70)30i8.1 s

Although BMW X5 (E70) 30i has more power, BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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
BMWX5 (E70)30i
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X5 (E70) 30i and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: 1.9 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
BMWX5 (E70)30i
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)3.0i
554 km
344 mi
BMWX5 (E70)30i
833 km
518 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
BMWX5 (E70)30i
272 hp
203 kW
8.1 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 (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
BMWX5 (E70)30i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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)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
BMWX5 (E70)30i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

BMW X5 (E70) 30i 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
BMWX5 (E70)30i
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
BMWX5 (E70)30i
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (E83)3.0iBMWX5 (E70)30i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.1 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
Fuel consumption
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,739 mm
68.5 in
Range score
554 km
344 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
-
244 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X3 (E83) 3.0iBMW X5 (E70) 30i
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

  • Is 230 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X5 (E70) 30i

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 280 km (174 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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