Car comparison

BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006 3.0sdvsBMW X5 (E70) 3.0sd

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 X5 (E70)

3.0sd

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2007-2008

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
  • 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

BMW X5 (E70) 3.0sd

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,037 km
    644 mi
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sdBMWX5 (E70)3.0sd
Power
286hp213kW
286hp213kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,875kg4,134lb
2,185kg4,817lb
Gross weight
2,385kg5,258lb
2,790kg6,151lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
82.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
81.8s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
27.2s
Calculated
40.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
770km479mi
Calculated
1,037km644mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,569mm180in
4,854mm191in
Width
1,853mm73in
1,933mm76in
Height
1,674mm66in
1,739mm68in
Wheelbase
2,795mm110in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,576mm62in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,576mm62in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
-
Trunk volume
480L
620L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
85L
CO2 emissions
232g/km
-

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 X5 (E70) 3.0sdPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (E70) 3.0sd: 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0sd4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sdBMWX5 (E70)3.0sd
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.2 s
40.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
148 km/h
92 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0sd
286 hp
213 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0sd
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sd
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
BMWX5 (E70)3.0sd
2,185 kg
4,817 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0sd
216 km/h
134 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0sd7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd and BMW X5 (E70) 3.0sd: 0.4 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0sd
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X5 (E70) 3.0sd and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd: 0.5 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0sd
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0sd
1,037 km
644 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0sd
286 hp
213 kW
7.0 s
216 km/h
134 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0sd
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,739 mm
68.5 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0sd
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0sd
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
7.0 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0sd
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sdBMWX5 (E70)3.0sd
Power
286 hp
213 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
2,185 kg
4,817 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,739 mm
68.5 in
Range score
770 km
479 mi
1,037 km
644 mi
CO2 score
232 g/km
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sdBMW X5 (E70) 3.0sd
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd

  • Is 310 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 km/h (15 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X5 (E70) 3.0sd

  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 266 km (166 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 140 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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