Car comparison

BMW X3 (G01) 30dvsBMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006 3.0si

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW X3 (G01)

30d

265 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2017-2020
VS

BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006

3.0si

272 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSUV2006-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (G01) 30d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    158 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,133 km
    704 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (G01)30dBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
Power
265hp198kW
272hp203kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
315Nm232lb-ft
Curb weight
1,820kg4,012lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Gross weight
2,500kg5,512lb
2,260kg4,982lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
79.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
77.1s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
25.2s
Calculated
36.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton
Calculated
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,133km704mi
Calculated
663km412mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,708mm185in
4,569mm180in
Width
1,891mm74in
1,853mm73in
Height
1,676mm66in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,864mm113in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,620mm64in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,636mm64in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance
204mm8in
201mm8in
Trunk volume
550L
480L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
67L
CO2 emissions
158g/km
243g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (G01) 30dBMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0siPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (G01) 30d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (G01)30d4,000 rpm2,000-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (G01)30dBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.2 s
36.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30d
265 hp
198 kW
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
272 hp
203 kW

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si has 7 hp more than BMW X3 (G01) 30d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (G01) 30d and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30d
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
315 Nm
232 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30d
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
1,740 kg
3,836 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 (G01)30d
240 km/h
149 mph
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
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 (G01)30d5.8 s
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si7.2 s

Although BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si has more power, BMW X3 (G01) 30d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G01) 30d and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si: 1.4 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 (G01)30d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (G01) 30d and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si: 4.1 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 (G01)30d
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30d
1,133 km
704 mi
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
663 km
412 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (G01)30d
265 hp
198 kW
5.8 s
240 km/h
149 mph
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
272 hp
203 kW
7.2 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 (G01)30d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,708 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 (G01)30d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

BMW X3 (G01) 30d 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 (G01)30d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.8 s
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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 (G01)30d
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (G01)30dBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
Power
265 hp
198 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
7.2 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,708 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 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
1,133 km
704 mi
663 km
412 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
243 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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.

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 (G01) 30dBMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (G01) 30d

  • Has 305 Nm more
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 470 km (292 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 85 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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