Car comparison

BMW X3 (G45) 40dvsBMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

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

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BMW X3 (G45)

40d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2025-present
VS

BMW X3 (E83)

3.0i

231 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSUV2003-2006

Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (G45) 40d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    896 km
    556 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (G45)40dBMWX3 (E83)3.0i
Power
286hp213kW
231hp172kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,975kg4,354lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Gross weight
2,620kg5,776lb
2,260kg4,982lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
76.3s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
91.0s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
22.6s
Calculated
38.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
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
13.6s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
896km556mi
Calculated
588km365mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,755mm187in
4,569mm180in
Width
1,920mm76in
1,853mm73in
Height
1,660mm65in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,636mm64in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,681mm66in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance
216mm9in
200mm8in
Trunk volume
570L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
67L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (G45) 40dBMW X3 (E83) 3.0iPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (G45) 40d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (G45)40d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 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 (G45)40dBMWX3 (E83)3.0i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.6 s
38.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G45)40d
286 hp
213 kW
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
231 hp
172 kW

BMW X3 (G45) 40d has 55 hp more than BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i and BMW X3 (G45) 40d: 55 hp (41 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G45)40d
650 Nm
479 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 (G45)40d
1,975 kg
4,354 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 (G45)40d
245 km/h
152 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 (G45)40d5.4 s
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G45) 40d and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: 2.4 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 (G45)40d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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 (G45) 40d and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: 4.7 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 (G45)40d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 (G45)40d
896 km
556 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 (G45)40d
286 hp
213 kW
5.4 s
245 km/h
152 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 (G45)40d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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
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 (G45)40d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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 (G45) 40d 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 (G45)40d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.4 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 (G45)40d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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 (G45)40dBMWX3 (E83)3.0i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
7.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
896 km
556 mi
588 km
365 mi
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 (G45) 40dBMW X3 (E83) 3.0i
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (G45) 40d

  • Has 55 hp more
  • Has 350 Nm more
  • Is 2.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 km/h (13 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 308 km (191 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

  • Is 140 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

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

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