Car comparison

BMW X3 (G45) 30vsBMW 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 (G45)

30

255 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2024-present
VS

BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006

3.0si

272 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSUV2006-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (G45) 30

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si

  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Lightest
    1,740 kg
    3,836 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (G45)30BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
Power
255hp190kW
272hp203kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
315Nm232lb-ft
Curb weight
1,894kg4,176lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Gross weight
2,500kg5,512lb
2,260kg4,982lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
77.1s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
33.9s
Calculated
36.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
663km412mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,755mm187in
4,569mm180in
Width
1,920mm76in
1,853mm73in
Height
1,660mm65in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,614mm64in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,659mm65in
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-
243g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (G45) 30BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0siPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (G45) 30: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (G45)304,700-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 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 (G45)30BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.9 s
36.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
95 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G45)30
255 hp
190 kW
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
272 hp
203 kW

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si has 17 hp more than BMW X3 (G45) 30.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (G45) 30 and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G45)30
400 Nm
295 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 (G45)30
1,894 kg
4,176 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 (G45)30
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 (G45)306.3 s
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si7.2 s

Although BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si has more power, BMW X3 (G45) 30 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G45) 30 and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si: 0.9 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G45)30
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (G45)30
255 hp
190 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 (G45)30
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 20063.0si
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (G45)30BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
Power
255 hp
190 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,894 kg
4,176 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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
-
663 km
412 mi
CO2 score
-
243 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (G45) 30

  • Has 85 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Is 154 kg lighter
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

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