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BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006 3.0sd · Stage 3vsBMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006 3.0sd · Stage 2vsBMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006 3.0sd · Stage 1vsBMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006 3.0sd

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BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006

3.0sd (Stage 3)

443 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2006-2010
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BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006

3.0sd (Stage 2)

386 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2006-2010
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BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006

3.0sd (Stage 1)

343 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2006-2010
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BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006

3.0sd

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2006-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd (Stage 3) 443 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    274 km/h
    170 mph
  • Most powerful
    443 hp
    331 kW
  • Highest torque
    928 Nm
    684 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,875 kg
    4,134 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    236 hp/t
    176 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    232 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    770 km
    479 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd (Stage 3)443 hpBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd (Stage 2)386 hpBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd (Stage 1)343 hpBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd286 hp
Power
443hp331kW+157 hp
386hp288kW+100 hp
343hp256kW+57 hp
286hp213kW
Torque
928Nm684lb-ft+348 Nm
812Nm599lb-ft+232 Nm
725Nm535lb-ft+145 Nm
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,875kg4,134lb
1,875kg4,134lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Gross weight
2,385kg5,258lb
2,385kg5,258lb
2,385kg5,258lb
2,385kg5,258lb
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
+34 km/h
262 km/h
163 mph
+22 km/h
253 km/h
157 mph
+13 km/h
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
63.9s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph-18.7 s
Calculated
69.7s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph-12.9 s
Calculated
74.7s99% target: 250 km/h / 156 mph-7.9 s
Calculated
82.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s-1.6 s
5.5s-1.1 s
5.9s-0.7 s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
16.0s-11.1 s
Calculated
18.8s-8.3 s
Calculated
21.6s-5.6 s
Calculated
27.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.2s-1.0 s
Calculated
5.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.6s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
206hp/t154kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
495Nm/t331lb-ft/ton
Calculated
433Nm/t290lb-ft/ton
Calculated
387Nm/t259lb-ft/ton
Calculated
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
770km479mi
Calculated
770km479mi
Calculated
770km479mi
Calculated
770km479mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,569mm180in
4,569mm180in
4,569mm180in
4,569mm180in
Width
1,853mm73in
1,853mm73in
1,853mm73in
1,853mm73in
Height
1,674mm66in
1,674mm66in
1,674mm66in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,795mm110in
2,795mm110in
2,795mm110in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,524mm60in
1,524mm60in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,542mm61in
1,542mm61in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
201mm8in
201mm8in
201mm8in
Trunk volume
480L
480L
480L
480L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,560L
1,560L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
67L
67L
67L
CO2 emissions
232g/km
232g/km
232g/km
232g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd (Stage 3) 443 hpBMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd (Stage 2) 386 hpBMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd (Stage 1) 343 hpBMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd 286 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd (Stage 3) 443 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd (Stage 2) 386 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd (Stage 1) 343 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd 286 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd (Stage 3)443 hp4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd (Stage 2)386 hp4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd (Stage 1)343 hp4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd286 hp4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd (Stage 3)443 hpBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd (Stage 2)386 hpBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd (Stage 1)343 hpBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd286 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.2 s
5.6 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.5 s
5.9 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 s
18.8 s
21.6 s
27.2 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
253 km/h
157 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.9 s
9.2 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.4 s
11.8 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.6 s
14.0 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
173 km/h
107 mph
166 km/h
103 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd (Stage 3) 443 hp has 157 hp more than BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd 286 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd 286 hp and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd (Stage 3) 443 hp: 157 hp (117 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd (Stage 3) 443 hp and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd 286 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd (Stage 2) 386 hp and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd (Stage 1) 343 hp, separated by only 0.4 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 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd (Stage 3)443 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd (Stage 2)386 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd (Stage 1)343 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd286 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd (Stage 3)443 hp
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd (Stage 2)386 hp
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd (Stage 1)343 hp
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd286 hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd (Stage 3)443 hp
443 hp
331 kW
5.0 s
274 km/h
170 mph
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd (Stage 2)386 hp
386 hp
288 kW
5.5 s
262 km/h
163 mph
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd (Stage 1)343 hp
343 hp
256 kW
5.9 s
253 km/h
157 mph
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd286 hp
286 hp
213 kW
6.6 s
240 km/h
149 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)Facelift 20063.0sd (Stage 3)443 hp
Power
443 hp
331 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd (Stage 2)386 hp
Power
386 hp
288 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd (Stage 1)343 hp
Power
343 hp
256 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd286 hp
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 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 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd (Stage 3)443 hp
Power
443 hp
331 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd (Stage 2)386 hp
Power
386 hp
288 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd (Stage 1)343 hp
Power
343 hp
256 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd286 hp
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd (Stage 3) 443 hp 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)Facelift 20063.0sd (Stage 3)443 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
5.0 s
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd (Stage 2)386 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
5.5 s
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd (Stage 1)343 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
5.9 s
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd286 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.6 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)Facelift 20063.0sd (Stage 3)443 hp
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd (Stage 2)386 hp
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd (Stage 1)343 hp
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd286 hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd (Stage 3)443 hpBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd (Stage 2)386 hpBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd (Stage 1)343 hpBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd286 hp
Power
443 hp
331 kW
386 hp
288 kW
343 hp
256 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
928 Nm
684 lb-ft
812 Nm
599 lb-ft
725 Nm
535 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.5 s
5.9 s
6.6 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
253 km/h
157 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Range score
770 km
479 mi
770 km
479 mi
770 km
479 mi
770 km
479 mi
CO2 score
232 g/km
232 g/km
232 g/km
232 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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) Facelift 2006 3.0sd (Stage 3) 443 hpBMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd (Stage 2) 386 hpBMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd (Stage 1) 343 hpBMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd 286 hp
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,284 LC/year2,284 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd (Stage 3) 443 hp

  • Has 57 hp more
  • Has 116 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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