Car comparison

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0ivsBMW X3 (G01 LCI) · Facelift 2021 30i

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

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BMW X3 (E83)

3.0i

231 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSUV2003-2006
VS

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) · Facelift 2021

30i

248 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2021-2024

Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Most powerful
    248 hp
    185 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    663 km
    412 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Lightest
    1,835 kg
    4,045 lb
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (E83)3.0iBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
Power
231hp172kW
248hp185kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,882kg4,149lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,430kg5,357lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
91.0s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
81.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
38.3s
Calculated
35.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
588km365mi
Calculated
663km412mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,569mm180in
4,721mm186in
Width
1,853mm73in
1,891mm74in
Height
1,674mm66in
1,676mm66in
Wheelbase
2,795mm110in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,621mm64in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,636mm64in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
500L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0iBMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30iPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i5,200-6,500 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (E83)3.0iBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.3 s
35.9 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
231 hp
172 kW
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
248 hp
185 kW

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i has 17 hp more than BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i and BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
1,882 kg
4,149 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)3.0i
224 km/h
139 mph
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
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)3.0i7.8 s
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i6.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: 1.5 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)3.0i
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: 1.6 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)3.0i
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
588 km
365 mi
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
663 km
412 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
231 hp
172 kW
7.8 s
224 km/h
139 mph
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
248 hp
185 kW
6.3 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)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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,721 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 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)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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 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)3.0i
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
7.8 s
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.3 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)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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (E83)3.0iBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
248 hp
185 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
6.3 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
1,882 kg
4,149 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,721 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
Range score
588 km
365 mi
663 km
412 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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) 3.0iBMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

  • Is 47 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

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

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 76 km (47 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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