Car comparison

BMW X3 (G45) M50vsBMW 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 (G45)

M50

381 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2024-present
VS

BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006

3.0sd

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2006-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (G45) M50

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    783 km
    487 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (G45)M50BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd
Power
381hp284kW
286hp213kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Gross weight
2,625kg5,787lb
2,385kg5,258lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
65.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
82.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
17.0s
Calculated
27.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
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
12.8s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
783km487mi
Calculated
770km479mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,755mm187in
4,569mm180in
Width
1,920mm76in
1,853mm73in
Height
1,660mm65in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,622mm64in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,623mm64in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance
216mm9in
201mm8in
Trunk volume
570L
480L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
67L
CO2 emissions-
232g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (G45) M50BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sdPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (G45) M50: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (G45)M505,200-6,250 rpm1,900-4,800 rpm6,500 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 (G45)M50BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.0 s
27.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G45)M50
381 hp
284 kW
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd
286 hp
213 kW

BMW X3 (G45) M50 has 95 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 (G45) M50: 95 hp (71 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G45)M50
540 Nm
398 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 (G45)M50
1,980 kg
4,365 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 (G45)M50
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (G45)M504.6 s
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G45) M50 and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd: 2.0 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 (G45)M50
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 (G45)M50
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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 (G45)M50
783 km
487 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 (G45)M50
381 hp
284 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (G45)M50
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
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 (G45)M50
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (G45) M50 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 (G45)M50
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
4.6 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 (G45)M50
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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 (G45)M50BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd
Power
381 hp
284 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,980 kg
4,365 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
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,660 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
783 km
487 mi
770 km
479 mi
CO2 score
-
232 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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 (G45) M50BMW 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 (G45) M50

  • Has 95 hp more
  • Is 2.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 40 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 13 km (8 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 105 kg lighter

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest

Cons

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

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