Car comparison

BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006 30ivsBMW X3 (G45) 20

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 (G45)

20

190 hp1597 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbocharged2025-present

Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    315 Nm
    232 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,740 kg
    3,836 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

BMW X3 (G45) 20

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    793 km
    493 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630iBMWX3 (G45)20
Power
272hp203kW
190hp142kW
Torque
315Nm232lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Gross weight
2,300kg5,071lb
2,425kg5,346lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
86.0s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
103.0s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
32.3s
Calculated
48.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
174Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
691km429mi
Calculated
793km493mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
1,597cc97cu in
Length
4,569mm180in
4,755mm187in
Width
1,853mm73in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,674mm66in
1,660mm65in
Wheelbase
2,795mm110in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,636mm64in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,681mm66in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
216mm9in
Trunk volume
480L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
65L
CO2 emissions
233g/km
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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 (G45) 20PowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G45) 20: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm
BMWX3 (G45)204,400-6,500 rpm2,200-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630iBMWX3 (G45)20
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.3 s
48.1 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
141 km/h
87 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 (G45)20
190 hp
142 kW

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i has 82 hp more than BMW X3 (G45) 20.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (G45) 20 and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: 82 hp (61 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 (G45)20
310 Nm
229 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 (G45)20
1,780 kg
3,924 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 (G45)20
218 km/h
135 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 (G45)208.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i and BMW X3 (G45) 20: 0.9 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 (G45)20
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (G45) 20 and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: 1.5 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 (G45)20
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 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 (G45)20
793 km
493 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 (G45)20
190 hp
142 kW
8.4 s
218 km/h
135 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 (G45)20
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 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

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 (G45)20
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 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)Facelift 200630i
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
7.5 s
BMWX3 (G45)20
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
8.4 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 (G45)20
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630iBMWX3 (G45)20
Power
272 hp
203 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
8.4 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,660 mm
65.4 in
Range score
691 km
429 mi
793 km
493 mi
CO2 score
233 g/km
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Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 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 (E83) Facelift 2006 30iBMW X3 (G45) 20
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i

  • Has 82 hp more
  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 50 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (G45) 20

  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 102 km (63 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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