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BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006 3.0sdvsBMW X3 (G01 LCI) · Facelift 2021 30i

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 (G01 LCI) · Facelift 2021

30i

245 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2021-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • 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 estimated range
    770 km
    479 mi
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sdBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
Power
286hp213kW
245hp183kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Gross weight
2,385kg5,258lb
2,450kg5,401lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
82.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
91.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
27.2s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
770km479mi
Calculated
765km475mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,569mm180in
4,708mm185in
Width
1,853mm73in
1,891mm74in
Height
1,674mm66in
1,676mm66in
Wheelbase
2,795mm110in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,636mm64in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
480L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
65L
CO2 emissions
232g/km
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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 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30iPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i: 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 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i5,000-6,500 rpm1,460-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sdBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.2 s
30.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
153 km/h
95 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 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
245 hp
183 kW

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd has 41 hp more than BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd: 41 hp (31 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 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
350 Nm
258 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 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
1,810 kg
3,990 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 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
235 km/h
146 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 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i6.6 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 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
765 km
475 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 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
245 hp
183 kW
6.6 s
235 km/h
146 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 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,708 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 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 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 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)Facelift 20063.0sd
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.6 s
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sdBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
4,708 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
Range score
770 km
479 mi
765 km
475 mi
CO2 score
232 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
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 km (3 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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