Car comparison

BMW X3 (G01) 30ivsBMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006 30i

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

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BMW X3 (G01)

30i

252 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turbo2017-2021
VS

BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006

30i

272 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (G01) 30i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    168 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    890 km
    553 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i

  • 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
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (G01)30iBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
Power
252hp188kW
272hp203kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
315Nm232lb-ft
Curb weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Gross weight
2,385kg5,258lb
2,300kg5,071lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
90.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
86.0s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
28.0s
Calculated
32.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
890km553mi
Calculated
691km429mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,708mm185in
4,569mm180in
Width
1,891mm74in
1,853mm73in
Height
1,676mm66in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,864mm113in
2,795mm110in
Front track-
1,524mm60in
Rear track-
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance-
201mm8in
Trunk volume
550L
480L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
67L
CO2 emissions
168g/km
233g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (G01) 30iBMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30iPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (G01) 30i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (G01)30i5,200-6,500 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (G01)30iBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.0 s
32.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30i
252 hp
188 kW
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
272 hp
203 kW

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i has 20 hp more than BMW X3 (G01) 30i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (G01) 30i and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
315 Nm
232 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30i
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
1,740 kg
3,836 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 (G01)30i
240 km/h
149 mph
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
232 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30i6.3 s
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i7.5 s

Although BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i has more power, BMW X3 (G01) 30i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G01) 30i and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: 1.2 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 (G01)30i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (G01) 30i and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: 2.4 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 (G01)30i
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30i
890 km
553 mi
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
691 km
429 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (G01)30i
252 hp
188 kW
6.3 s
240 km/h
149 mph
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
272 hp
203 kW
7.5 s
232 km/h
144 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 (G01)30i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,708 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
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

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 (G01)30i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
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

BMW X3 (G01) 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 (G01)30i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.3 s
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
7.5 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 (G01)30i
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (G01)30iBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,708 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
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
Range score
890 km
553 mi
691 km
429 mi
CO2 score
168 g/km
233 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X3 (G01) 30iBMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (G01) 30i

  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 200 km (124 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 65 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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