Car comparison

BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006 30ivsBMW X3 (F25) 30d

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 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2010
VS

BMW X3 (F25)

30d

258 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2011-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (F25) 30d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    159 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,117 km
    694 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i

  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • 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 200630iBMWX3 (F25)30d
Power
272hp203kW
258hp192kW
Torque
315Nm232lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Gross weight
2,300kg5,071lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
86.0s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
72.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
32.3s
Calculated
27.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
691km429mi
Calculated
1,117km694mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,569mm180in
4,648mm183in
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
201mm8in
212mm8in
Trunk volume
480L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
67L
CO2 emissions
233g/km
159g/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 X3 (F25) 30dPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (F25) 30d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm
BMWX3 (F25)30d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630iBMWX3 (F25)30d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.3 s
27.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
158 km/h
98 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
BMWX3 (F25)30d
258 hp
192 kW

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i has 14 hp more than BMW X3 (F25) 30d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 30d and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: 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
BMWX3 (F25)30d
560 Nm
413 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
BMWX3 (F25)30d
1,800 kg
3,968 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
232 km/h
144 mph
BMWX3 (F25)30d
230 km/h
143 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 200630i7.5 s
BMWX3 (F25)30d6.2 s

Although BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i has more power, BMW X3 (F25) 30d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 30d and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: 1.3 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
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25)30d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 30d and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: 3.7 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)Facelift 200630i
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
BMWX3 (F25)30d
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
691 km
429 mi
BMWX3 (F25)30d
1,117 km
694 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
7.5 s
232 km/h
144 mph
BMWX3 (F25)30d
258 hp
192 kW
6.2 s
230 km/h
143 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/h7.5 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 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
BMWX3 (F25)30d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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

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/h7.5 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25)30d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

BMW X3 (F25) 30d 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
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
7.5 s
BMWX3 (F25)30d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.2 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
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25)30d
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630iBMWX3 (F25)30d
Power
272 hp
203 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
6.2 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
Range score
691 km
429 mi
1,117 km
694 mi
CO2 score
233 g/km
159 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30iBMW X3 (F25) 30d
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

BMW X3 (F25) 30d

  • Has 245 Nm more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 426 km (265 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 74 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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