Car comparison

BMW X6 (E71) 35ivsBMW 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 X6 (E71)

35i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2008-2010
VS

BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006

3.0si

272 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSUV2006-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X6 (E71) 35i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    780 km
    485 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si

  • Lightest
    1,740 kg
    3,836 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.2 L/100 km
    16.6 mpg US
    19.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    243 g/km
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX6 (E71)35iBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
Power
306hp228kW
272hp203kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
315Nm232lb-ft
Curb weight
2,070kg4,564lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Gross weight
2,670kg5,886lb
2,260kg4,982lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
94.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
77.1s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
26.7s
Calculated
36.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
780km485mi
Calculated
663km412mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,877mm192in
4,569mm180in
Width
1,983mm78in
1,853mm73in
Height
1,690mm67in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,933mm115in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,706mm67in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance
212mm8in
201mm8in
Trunk volume
570L
480L
Max trunk volume
1,450L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
85L
67L
CO2 emissions
262g/km
243g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X6 (E71) 35iBMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0siPowerTorque
  • BMW X6 (E71) 35i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX6 (E71)35i5,800-6,250 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,500 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
MetricBMWX6 (E71)35iBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.7 s
36.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)35i
306 hp
228 kW
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
272 hp
203 kW

BMW X6 (E71) 35i has 34 hp more than BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si and BMW X6 (E71) 35i: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)35i
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
BMWX6 (E71)35i
2,070 kg
4,564 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
BMWX6 (E71)35i
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
BMWX6 (E71)35i6.7 s
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X6 (E71) 35i and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)35i
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si and BMW X6 (E71) 35i: 0.8 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
BMWX6 (E71)35i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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
BMWX6 (E71)35i
780 km
485 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
BMWX6 (E71)35i
306 hp
228 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
BMWX6 (E71)35i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,877 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,690 mm
66.5 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
BMWX6 (E71)35i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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 X6 (E71) 35i 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
BMWX6 (E71)35i
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
6.7 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
BMWX6 (E71)35i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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
VehicleBMWX6 (E71)35iBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
Power
306 hp
228 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
2,070 kg
4,564 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,877 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,690 mm
66.5 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
780 km
485 mi
663 km
412 mi
CO2 score
262 g/km
243 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 X6 (E71) 35iBMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X6 (E71) 35i

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 85 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 116 km (72 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si

  • Is 330 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 19 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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