Car comparison

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0ivsBMW X3 (G45) 20d

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 (G45)

20d

197 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2024-present

Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Lightest
    1,835 kg
    4,045 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    126 hp/t
    94 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

BMW X3 (G45) 20d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    923 km
    574 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (E83)3.0iBMWX3 (G45)20d
Power
231hp172kW
197hp147kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,535kg5,589lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
91.0s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
94.1s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
38.3s
Calculated
47.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
104hp/t78kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
588km365mi
Calculated
923km574mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,569mm180in
4,755mm187in
Width
1,853mm73in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,674mm66in
1,660mm65in
Wheelbase
2,795mm110in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,636mm64in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,681mm66in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
216mm9in
Trunk volume
500L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0iBMW X3 (G45) 20dPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G45) 20d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm
BMWX3 (G45)20d4,000 rpm1,500-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (E83)3.0iBMWX3 (G45)20d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.3 s
47.3 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
143 km/h
89 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 (G45)20d
197 hp
147 kW

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i has 34 hp more than BMW X3 (G45) 20d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (G45) 20d and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: 34 hp (25 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 (G45)20d
400 Nm
295 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 (G45)20d
1,890 kg
4,167 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 (G45)20d
215 km/h
134 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 (G45)20d7.7 s

Although BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i has more power, BMW X3 (G45) 20d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G45) 20d and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: 0.1 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 (G45)20d
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (G45) 20d and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: 4.9 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)3.0i
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G45)20d
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 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 (G45)20d
923 km
574 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 (G45)20d
197 hp
147 kW
7.7 s
215 km/h
134 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 (G45)20d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,660 mm
65.4 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 (G45)20d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

BMW X3 (G45) 20d 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 (G45)20d
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.7 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 (G45)20d
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (E83)3.0iBMWX3 (G45)20d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,660 mm
65.4 in
Range score
588 km
365 mi
923 km
574 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 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 (G45) 20d
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

BMW X3 (G45) 20d

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 335 km (208 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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