Car comparison

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0ivsBMW X3 (G45) 30

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)

30

255 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2024-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (G45) 30

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    135 hp/t
    100 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Lightest
    1,835 kg
    4,045 lb
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (E83)3.0iBMWX3 (G45)30
Power
231hp172kW
255hp190kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,894kg4,176lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,500kg5,512lb
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
75.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
38.3s
Calculated
33.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg 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
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
588km365mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
1,998cc122cu 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
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,659mm65in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
216mm9in
Trunk volume
500L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,700L
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 (G45) 30PowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G45) 30: 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)304,700-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (E83)3.0iBMWX3 (G45)30
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
33.9 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
2.3 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
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
154 km/h
95 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)30
255 hp
190 kW

BMW X3 (G45) 30 has 24 hp more than BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i and BMW X3 (G45) 30: 24 hp (18 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)30
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)30
1,894 kg
4,176 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)30
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 (G45)306.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G45) 30 and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: 1.5 s.

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)30
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

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)30
255 hp
190 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 (G45)30
Power
255 hp
190 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
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,660 mm
65.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (E83)3.0iBMWX3 (G45)30
Power
231 hp
172 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 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
1,894 kg
4,176 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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
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
-
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
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X3 (E83) 3.0i
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

  • Is 59 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (G45) 30

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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