Car comparison

BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006 3.0sdvsBMW X5 (E70 LCI) · Facelift 2010 40d

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 LCI) · Facelift 2010

40d

306 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 40d

  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    198 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,133 km
    704 mi
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Lightest
    1,875 kg
    4,134 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    62/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sdBMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
Power
286hp213kW
306hp228kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,875kg4,134lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Gross weight
2,385kg5,258lb
2,790kg6,151lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
82.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
87.2s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
27.2s
Calculated
29.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
770km479mi
Calculated
1,133km704mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,569mm180in
4,857mm191in
Width
1,853mm73in
1,933mm76in
Height
1,674mm66in
1,776mm70in
Wheelbase
2,795mm110in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,650mm65in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
222mm9in
Trunk volume
480L
620L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,750L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
85L
CO2 emissions
232g/km
198g/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 LCI) Facelift 2010 40dPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 40d: 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 LCI)Facelift 201040d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sdBMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
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
29.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
236 km/h
147 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
155 km/h
96 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 LCI)Facelift 201040d
306 hp
228 kW

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 40d has 20 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 X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 40d: 20 hp (15 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 LCI)Facelift 201040d
600 Nm
443 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 LCI)Facelift 201040d
2,110 kg
4,652 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 LCI)Facelift 201040d
236 km/h
147 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 LCI)Facelift 201040d6.6 s

Although BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 40d has more power, BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 LCI)Facelift 201040d
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 40d and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd: 1.2 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 LCI)Facelift 201040d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 LCI)Facelift 201040d
1,133 km
704 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 LCI)Facelift 201040d
306 hp
228 kW
6.6 s
236 km/h
147 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 LCI)Facelift 201040d
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 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 (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 LCI)Facelift 201040d
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 40d 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 LCI)Facelift 201040d
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sdBMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 in
Range score
770 km
479 mi
1,133 km
704 mi
CO2 score
232 g/km
198 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
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 LCI) Facelift 2010 40d
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd

  • Is 235 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 40d

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 363 km (226 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 140 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 34 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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