Car comparison

BMW X6 (E71) 35ivsBMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006 30i

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

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BMW X6 (E71)

35i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2008-2010
VS

BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006

30i

272 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW X6 (E71) 35i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    780 km
    485 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i

  • Lightest
    1,740 kg
    3,836 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    233 g/km
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX6 (E71)35iBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
Power
306hp228kW
272hp203kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
315Nm232lb-ft
Curb weight
2,070kg4,564lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Gross weight
2,670kg5,886lb
2,300kg5,071lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
94.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
86.0s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
26.7s
Calculated
32.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
780km485mi
Calculated
691km429mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,877mm192in
4,569mm180in
Width
1,983mm78in
1,853mm73in
Height
1,690mm67in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,933mm115in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,706mm67in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance
212mm8in
201mm8in
Trunk volume
570L
480L
Max trunk volume
1,450L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
85L
67L
CO2 emissions
262g/km
233g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X6 (E71) 35iBMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30iPowerTorque
  • BMW X6 (E71) 35i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX6 (E71)35i5,800-6,250 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,500 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
MetricBMWX6 (E71)35iBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.7 s
32.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 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
BMWX6 (E71)35i
306 hp
228 kW
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
272 hp
203 kW

BMW X6 (E71) 35i has 34 hp more than BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i and BMW X6 (E71) 35i: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)35i
400 Nm
295 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
BMWX6 (E71)35i
2,070 kg
4,564 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
BMWX6 (E71)35i
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
BMWX6 (E71)35i6.7 s
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X6 (E71) 35i and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)35i
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i and BMW X6 (E71) 35i: 1.2 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
BMWX6 (E71)35i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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
BMWX6 (E71)35i
780 km
485 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
BMWX6 (E71)35i
306 hp
228 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
BMWX6 (E71)35i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,877 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,690 mm
66.5 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
BMWX6 (E71)35i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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 X6 (E71) 35i 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
BMWX6 (E71)35i
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
6.7 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
BMWX6 (E71)35i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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
VehicleBMWX6 (E71)35iBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
2,070 kg
4,564 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,877 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,690 mm
66.5 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
780 km
485 mi
691 km
429 mi
CO2 score
262 g/km
233 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 X6 (E71) 35iBMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X6 (E71) 35i

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 85 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 89 km (55 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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i

  • Is 330 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 29 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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