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BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006 3.0sdvsBMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014 30d

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

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BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006

3.0sd

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2006-2010
VS

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014

30d

258 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 30d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Lightest
    1,820 kg
    4,012 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    156 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    62/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sdBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
Power
286hp213kW
258hp192kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Gross weight
2,385kg5,258lb
2,410kg5,313lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
82.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
70.4s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
27.2s
Calculated
26.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
770km479mi
Calculated
1,136km706mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,569mm180in
4,657mm183in
Width
1,853mm73in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,674mm66in
1,661mm65in
Wheelbase
2,795mm110in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,616mm64in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,632mm64in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
480L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
67L
CO2 emissions
232g/km
156g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sdBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 30dPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 30d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sdBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.2 s
26.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd
286 hp
213 kW
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
258 hp
192 kW

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd has 28 hp more than BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 30d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 30d and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd: 28 hp (21 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
560 Nm
413 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
1,820 kg
4,012 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)Facelift 20063.0sd
240 km/h
149 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
232 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd6.6 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d5.9 s

Although BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd has more power, BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 30d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 30d and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd: 0.7 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
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 30d and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd: 2.8 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)Facelift 20063.0sd
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd
770 km
479 mi
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
1,136 km
706 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd
286 hp
213 kW
6.6 s
240 km/h
149 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
258 hp
192 kW
5.9 s
232 km/h
144 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
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
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 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
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
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 30d 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
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.6 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 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
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sdBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
5.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
Range score
770 km
479 mi
1,136 km
706 mi
CO2 score
232 g/km
156 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 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) Facelift 2006 3.0sdBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 30d
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 30d

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 365 km (227 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 76 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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