Car comparison

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014 35ivsBMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006 3.0sd

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

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BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014

35i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2017
VS

BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006

3.0sd

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2006-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Lightest
    1,815 kg
    4,001 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    193 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    807 km
    502 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435iBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd
Power
306hp228kW
286hp213kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,815kg4,001lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Gross weight
2,405kg5,302lb
2,385kg5,258lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
69.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
82.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
21.9s
Calculated
27.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
807km502mi
Calculated
770km479mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,657mm183in
4,569mm180in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,853mm73in
Height
1,661mm65in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,594mm63in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance
204mm8in
201mm8in
Trunk volume
550L
480L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
67L
CO2 emissions
193g/km
232g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35iBMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sdPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i5,800-6,400 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,650 rpm
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435iBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.9 s
27.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
103 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
306 hp
228 kW
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd
286 hp
213 kW

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35i has 20 hp more than BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd and BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35i: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd
1,875 kg
4,134 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 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
245 km/h
152 mph
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i5.6 s
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35i and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd: 1.0 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 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd
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 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
807 km
502 mi
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd
770 km
479 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
306 hp
228 kW
5.6 s
245 km/h
152 mph
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd
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 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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
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

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 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
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

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35i 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 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
5.6 s
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd
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 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435iBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd
Power
306 hp
228 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
807 km
502 mi
770 km
479 mi
CO2 score
193 g/km
232 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 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 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35iBMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35i

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 37 km (23 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 39 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd

  • Has 180 Nm more

Pros

  • Highest torque

Cons

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

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