Car comparison

BMW X5 (E70) 3.0sivsBMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

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

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BMW X5 (E70)

3.0si

272 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2007-2008
VS

BMW X3 (E83)

3.0i

231 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSUV2003-2006

Comparison overview

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BMW X5 (E70) 3.0si

  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    315 Nm
    232 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    131 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX5 (E70)3.0siBMWX3 (E83)3.0i
Power
272hp203kW
231hp172kW
Torque
315Nm232lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
2,075kg4,575lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Gross weight
2,680kg5,908lb
2,260kg4,982lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
100.4s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
91.0s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
40.6s
Calculated
38.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
152Nm/t102lb-ft/ton
Calculated
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
588km365mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,854mm191in
4,569mm180in
Width
1,933mm76in
1,853mm73in
Height
1,739mm68in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,933mm115in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,576mm62in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,576mm62in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance-
200mm8in
Trunk volume
620L
500L
Max trunk volume-
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
67L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X5 (E70) 3.0siBMW X3 (E83) 3.0iPowerTorque
  • BMW X5 (E70) 3.0si: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 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
MetricBMWX5 (E70)3.0siBMWX3 (E83)3.0i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.6 s
38.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
272 hp
203 kW
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i
231 hp
172 kW

BMW X5 (E70) 3.0si has 41 hp more than BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i and BMW X5 (E70) 3.0si: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
315 Nm
232 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
2,075 kg
4,575 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
225 km/h
140 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si8.1 s
BMWX3 (E83)3.0i7.8 s

Although BMW X5 (E70) 3.0si has more power, BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i and BMW X5 (E70) 3.0si: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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 X5 (E70) 3.0si and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: 1.2 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
833 km
518 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
272 hp
203 kW
8.1 s
225 km/h
140 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 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
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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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 X5 (E70) 3.0si 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
8.1 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
VehicleBMWX5 (E70)3.0siBMWX3 (E83)3.0i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
7.8 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
2,075 kg
4,575 lb
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
833 km
518 mi
588 km
365 mi
Trunk score
620 L
21.9 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 X5 (E70) 3.0siBMW X3 (E83) 3.0i
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X5 (E70) 3.0si

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 246 km (153 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

  • Is 240 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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