Car comparison

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0ivsBMW X5 (E70) 3.0sd

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 X5 (E70)

3.0sd

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2007-2008

Comparison overview

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BMW X5 (E70) 3.0sd

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    131 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,037 km
    644 mi
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (E83)3.0iBMWX5 (E70)3.0sd
Power
231hp172kW
286hp213kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,835kg4,045lb
2,185kg4,817lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,790kg6,151lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
91.0s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
81.8s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
38.3s
Calculated
40.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
588km365mi
Calculated
1,037km644mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,569mm180in
4,854mm191in
Width
1,853mm73in
1,933mm76in
Height
1,674mm66in
1,739mm68in
Wheelbase
2,795mm110in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,576mm62in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,576mm62in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
-
Trunk volume
500L
620L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
85L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0iBMW X5 (E70) 3.0sdPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (E70) 3.0sd: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm
BMWX5 (E70)3.0sd4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (E83)3.0iBMWX5 (E70)3.0sd
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.3 s
40.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
148 km/h
92 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0sd
286 hp
213 kW

BMW X5 (E70) 3.0sd has 55 hp more than BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i and BMW X5 (E70) 3.0sd: 55 hp (41 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0sd
580 Nm
428 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0sd
2,185 kg
4,817 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0sd
216 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0sd7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X5 (E70) 3.0sd and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: 0.8 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0sd
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X5 (E70) 3.0sd and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: 3.2 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0sd
131 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0sd
1,037 km
644 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0sd
286 hp
213 kW
7.0 s
216 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0sd
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,739 mm
68.5 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0sd
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

BMW X5 (E70) 3.0sd 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0sd
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
7.0 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0sd
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (E83)3.0iBMWX5 (E70)3.0sd
Power
231 hp
172 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.0 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
2,185 kg
4,817 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,739 mm
68.5 in
Range score
588 km
365 mi
1,037 km
644 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
131 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 X5 (E70) 3.0sd
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

  • Is 350 kg lighter
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

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

BMW X5 (E70) 3.0sd

  • Has 55 hp more
  • Has 280 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 449 km (279 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 120 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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