Car comparison

BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006 3.0sdvsMercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 450

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

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164)

GL 450

340 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2006-2008

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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
  • 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    232 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    770 km
    479 mi
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sdMercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 450
Power
286hp213kW
340hp254kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
460Nm339lb-ft
Curb weight
1,875kg4,134lb
2,355kg5,192lb
Gross weight
2,385kg5,258lb
3,150kg6,945lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
82.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
105.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
27.2s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t108kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
770km479mi
Calculated
752km467mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,569mm180in
5,088mm200in
Width
1,853mm73in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,674mm66in
1,840mm72in
Wheelbase
2,795mm110in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,645mm65in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,648mm65in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
-
Trunk volume
480L
620L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
100L
CO2 emissions
232g/km
317g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sdMercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 450PowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 450: 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 4506,000 rpm2,700 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sdMercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 450
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.2 s
34.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 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
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.2 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 450
340 hp
254 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 450 has 54 hp more than BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 450: 54 hp (40 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 450
460 Nm
339 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 450
2,355 kg
5,192 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 450
235 km/h
146 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 4507.2 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 450 has more power, BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 450: 0.6 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 450
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 450: 4.6 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 450
144 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 450
752 km
467 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 450
340 hp
254 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 450
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
5,088 mm
200.3 in
Height
1,840 mm
72.4 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 450
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 450
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
7.2 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 450
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0sdMercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 450
Power
286 hp
213 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.2 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
2,355 kg
5,192 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 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
5,088 mm
200.3 in
Height
1,840 mm
72.4 in
Range score
770 km
479 mi
752 km
467 mi
CO2 score
232 g/km
317 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
144 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sdMercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 450
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km23.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi37.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year3,491 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0sd

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 480 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 18 km (11 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 85 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 450

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Has 140 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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