Car comparison

BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006 30ivsNissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5

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

Nissan Murano II (Z51)

3.5

256 hp3498 ccGasolineFWDNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2010

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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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
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630iNissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
Power
272hp203kW
256hp191kW
Torque
315Nm232lb-ft
334Nm246lb-ft
Curb weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Gross weight
2,300kg5,071lb
2,257kg4,976lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
86.0s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
91.0s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
32.3s
Calculated
41.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
691km429mi
Calculated
774km481mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,569mm180in
4,860mm191in
Width
1,853mm73in
1,885mm74in
Height
1,674mm66in
1,720mm68in
Wheelbase
2,795mm110in
2,825mm111in
Front track
1,524mm60in
-
Rear track
1,542mm61in
-
Ground clearance
201mm8in
-
Trunk volume
480L
402L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
82L
CO2 emissions
233g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30iNissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5PowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.56,000 rpm4,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630iNissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.3 s
41.6 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
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
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
145 km/h
90 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
256 hp
191 kW

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i has 16 hp more than Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5 and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: 16 hp (12 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
334 Nm
246 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
1,790 kg
3,946 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.58.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i and Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5: 0.5 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i and Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5: 0.9 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
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
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
774 km
481 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
256 hp
191 kW
8.0 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
402 L
14.2 cu ft
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,720 mm
67.7 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
8.0 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630iNissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
Power
272 hp
203 kW
256 hp
191 kW
Torque
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
334 Nm
246 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
8.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 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
402 L
14.2 cu ft
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,720 mm
67.7 in
Range score
691 km
429 mi
774 km
481 mi
CO2 score
233 g/km
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
402 L
14.2 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.

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 30iNissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 78 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5

  • Has 19 Nm more
  • Has 83 km (51 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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