Car comparison

BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006 35dvsBMW X3 (G01 LCI) · Facelift 2021 30d

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

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BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006

35d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2008-2010
VS

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) · Facelift 2021

30d

249 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2021-2024

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    919 km
    571 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Lightest
    1,875 kg
    4,134 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635dBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
Power
286hp213kW
249hp186kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,935kg4,266lb
Gross weight
2,385kg5,258lb
2,550kg5,622lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
80.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
84.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
26.4s
Calculated
27.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
336Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
859km534mi
Calculated
919km571mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,569mm180in
4,708mm185in
Width
1,853mm73in
1,891mm74in
Height
1,674mm66in
1,676mm66in
Wheelbase
2,795mm110in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,524mm60in
-
Rear track
1,542mm61in
-
Ground clearance
201mm8in
-
Trunk volume
480L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
68L
CO2 emissions
208g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35dBMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30dPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d3,250-4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635dBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.4 s
27.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
286 hp
213 kW
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
249 hp
186 kW

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d has 37 hp more than BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30d and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d: 37 hp (28 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
1,935 kg
4,266 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 200635d
240 km/h
149 mph
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
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 200635d6.4 s
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d5.9 s

Although BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d has more power, BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30d and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d: 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
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

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 200635d
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
859 km
534 mi
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
919 km
571 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
286 hp
213 kW
6.4 s
240 km/h
149 mph
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
249 hp
186 kW
5.9 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 200635d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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

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 200635d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 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 (E83)Facelift 200635d
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
6.4 s
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
5.9 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 200635d
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635dBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
249 hp
186 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
5.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
1,935 kg
4,266 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,708 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
Range score
859 km
534 mi
919 km
571 mi
CO2 score
208 g/km
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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 35dBMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30d
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30d

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 60 km (37 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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