Car comparison

BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006 3.0sdvsBMW X3 (G01 LCI) · Facelift 2021 M40i

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

M40i

382 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2021-2024

Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,875 kg
    4,134 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    770 km
    479 mi
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Most powerful
    382 hp
    285 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sdBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
Power
286hp213kW
382hp285kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,992kg4,392lb
Gross weight
2,385kg5,258lb
2,520kg5,556lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
82.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
56.0s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
27.2s
Calculated
24.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
770km479mi
Calculated
637km396mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
4,569mm180in
4,723mm186in
Width
1,853mm73in
1,897mm75in
Height
1,674mm66in
1,676mm66in
Wheelbase
2,795mm110in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,626mm64in
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 M40iPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i: 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 2021M40i5,800-6,500 rpm1,800-5,000 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 2021M40i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.2 s
24.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
167 km/h
104 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 2021M40i
382 hp
285 kW

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i has 96 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 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i: 96 hp (72 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 2021M40i
500 Nm
369 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 2021M40i
1,992 kg
4,392 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 2021M40i
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 2021M40i4.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd: 2.1 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 2021M40i
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd and BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i: 1.5 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 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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 2021M40i
637 km
396 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 2021M40i
382 hp
285 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 2021M40i
Power
382 hp
285 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,723 mm
185.9 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 2021M40i
Power
382 hp
285 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i 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 2021M40i
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
4.5 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 2021M40i
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sdBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
382 hp
285 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
4.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
1,992 kg
4,392 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
4,723 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
Range score
770 km
479 mi
637 km
396 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
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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 M40i
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 117 kg lighter
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 133 km (83 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i

  • Has 96 hp more
  • Is 2.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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