Car comparison

BMW X3 (G45) 40dvsBMW 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 (G45)

40d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2025-present
VS

BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006

30i

272 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (G45) 40d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    896 km
    556 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (G45)40dBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
Power
286hp213kW
272hp203kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
315Nm232lb-ft
Curb weight
1,975kg4,354lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Gross weight
2,620kg5,776lb
2,300kg5,071lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
76.3s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
86.0s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
22.6s
Calculated
32.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
896km556mi
Calculated
691km429mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,755mm187in
4,569mm180in
Width
1,920mm76in
1,853mm73in
Height
1,660mm65in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,636mm64in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,681mm66in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance
216mm9in
201mm8in
Trunk volume
570L
480L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
67L
CO2 emissions-
233g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (G45) 40dBMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30iPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (G45) 40d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (G45)40d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 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 (G45)40dBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.6 s
32.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G45)40d
286 hp
213 kW
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
272 hp
203 kW

BMW X3 (G45) 40d has 14 hp more than BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i and BMW X3 (G45) 40d: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G45)40d
650 Nm
479 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 (G45)40d
1,975 kg
4,354 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 (G45)40d
245 km/h
152 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 (G45)40d5.4 s
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G45) 40d and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: 2.1 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)40d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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 (G45) 40d and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: 3.0 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)40d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 (G45)40d
896 km
556 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 (G45)40d
286 hp
213 kW
5.4 s
245 km/h
152 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 (G45)40d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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)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 (G45)40d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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 (G45) 40d 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)40d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.4 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 (G45)40d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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 (G45)40dBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
7.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Range score
896 km
556 mi
691 km
429 mi
CO2 score
-
233 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X3 (G45) 40dBMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (G45) 40d

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 335 Nm more
  • Is 2.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 205 km (127 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 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 estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i

  • Is 235 kg lighter
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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