Car comparison

BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006 3.0sdvsBMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

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

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BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006

3.0sd

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2006-2010
VS

BMW X3 (E83)

3.0i

231 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSUV2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    770 km
    479 mi
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

  • Lightest
    1,835 kg
    4,045 lb
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sdBMWX3 (E83)3.0i
Power
286hp213kW
231hp172kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Gross weight
2,385kg5,258lb
2,260kg4,982lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
82.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
91.0s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
27.2s
Calculated
38.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
770km479mi
Calculated
588km365mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,569mm180in
4,569mm180in
Width
1,853mm73in
1,853mm73in
Height
1,674mm66in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,795mm110in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
200mm8in
Trunk volume
480L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
67L
CO2 emissions
232g/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 3.0sdBMW X3 (E83) 3.0iPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sdBMWX3 (E83)3.0i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.2 s
38.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
224 km/h
139 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
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd
286 hp
213 kW
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
231 hp
172 kW

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd has 55 hp more than BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd: 55 hp (41 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
1,835 kg
4,045 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 20063.0sd
240 km/h
149 mph
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
224 km/h
139 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 20063.0sd6.6 s
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: 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 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: 2.7 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 20063.0sd
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd
770 km
479 mi
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
588 km
365 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd
286 hp
213 kW
6.6 s
240 km/h
149 mph
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
231 hp
172 kW
7.8 s
224 km/h
139 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 20063.0sd
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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 (E83)3.0i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 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 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd 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 20063.0sd
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.6 s
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
7.8 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 20063.0sd
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sdBMWX3 (E83)3.0i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Range score
770 km
479 mi
588 km
365 mi
CO2 score
232 g/km
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 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 3.0sdBMW X3 (E83) 3.0i
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd

  • Has 55 hp more
  • Has 280 Nm more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 182 km (113 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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