Car comparison

BMW X3 (F25) 30dvsBMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

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

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BMW X3 (F25)

30d

258 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2011-2014
VS

BMW X3 (E83)

3.0i

231 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSUV2003-2006

Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (F25) 30d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,800 kg
    3,968 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    143 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,117 km
    694 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (F25)30dBMWX3 (E83)3.0i
Power
258hp192kW
231hp172kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Gross weight
2,370kg5,225lb
2,260kg4,982lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
72.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
91.0s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
27.8s
Calculated
38.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,117km694mi
Calculated
588km365mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,648mm183in
4,569mm180in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,853mm73in
Height
1,661mm65in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,616mm64in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,632mm64in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance
212mm8in
200mm8in
Trunk volume
550L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
67L
CO2 emissions
159g/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 (F25) 30dBMW X3 (E83) 3.0iPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (F25) 30d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (F25)30d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 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 (F25)30dBMWX3 (E83)3.0i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.8 s
38.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 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 (F25)30d
258 hp
192 kW
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
231 hp
172 kW

BMW X3 (F25) 30d has 27 hp more than BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i and BMW X3 (F25) 30d: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)30d
560 Nm
413 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 (F25)30d
1,800 kg
3,968 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 (F25)30d
230 km/h
143 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 (F25)30d6.2 s
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 30d and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: 1.6 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 (F25)30d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 (F25) 30d and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: 5.4 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 (F25)30d
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 (F25)30d
1,117 km
694 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 (F25)30d
258 hp
192 kW
6.2 s
230 km/h
143 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 (F25)30d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 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 (F25)30d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 (F25) 30d 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 (F25)30d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.2 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 (F25)30d
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 (F25)30dBMWX3 (E83)3.0i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 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
1,117 km
694 mi
588 km
365 mi
CO2 score
159 g/km
-
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 (F25) 30dBMW X3 (E83) 3.0i
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25) 30d

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 260 Nm more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 529 km (329 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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