Car comparison

BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006 3.0sdvsBMW X3 (G45) 30

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 (G45)

30

255 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2024-present

Comparison overview

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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
  • Lightest
    1,875 kg
    4,134 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sdBMWX3 (G45)30
Power
286hp213kW
255hp190kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,894kg4,176lb
Gross weight
2,385kg5,258lb
2,500kg5,512lb
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
75.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
27.2s
Calculated
33.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg 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
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
770km479mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,569mm180in
4,755mm187in
Width
1,853mm73in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,674mm66in
1,660mm65in
Wheelbase
2,795mm110in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,659mm65in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
216mm9in
Trunk volume
480L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,700L
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 (G45) 30PowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G45) 30: 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 (G45)304,700-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sdBMWX3 (G45)30
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.2 s
33.9 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
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
154 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 (G45)30
255 hp
190 kW

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd has 31 hp more than BMW X3 (G45) 30.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (G45) 30 and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd: 31 hp (23 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 (G45)30
400 Nm
295 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 (G45)30
1,894 kg
4,176 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 (G45)30
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 (G45)306.3 s

Although BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd has more power, BMW X3 (G45) 30 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G45) 30 and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd: 0.3 s.

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 (G45)30
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

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 (G45)30
255 hp
190 kW
6.3 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 (G45)30
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,660 mm
65.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sdBMWX3 (G45)30
Power
286 hp
213 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.3 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
1,894 kg
4,176 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
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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
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,660 mm
65.4 in
Range score
770 km
479 mi
-
CO2 score
232 g/km
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
135 hp/t
100 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd

  • Has 31 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 19 kg lighter
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (G45) 30

  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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