Car comparison

BMW X3 (G01) M40dvsBMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006 35d

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

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BMW X3 (G01)

M40d

340 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2020-2021
VS

BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006

35d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2008-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (G01) M40d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,133 km
    704 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (G01)M40dBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
Power
340hp254kW
286hp213kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
2,020kg4,453lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Gross weight
2,560kg5,644lb
2,385kg5,258lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
73.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
80.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
20.1s
Calculated
26.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,133km704mi
Calculated
859km534mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,716mm186in
4,569mm180in
Width
1,897mm75in
1,853mm73in
Height
1,676mm66in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,864mm113in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,615mm64in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
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-
208g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (G01) M40dBMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35dPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (G01) M40d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (G01)M40d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (G01)M40dBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.1 s
26.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
340 hp
254 kW
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
286 hp
213 kW

BMW X3 (G01) M40d has 54 hp more than BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d and BMW X3 (G01) M40d: 54 hp (40 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
1,875 kg
4,134 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)M40d
250 km/h
155 mph
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)M40d4.9 s
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d6.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G01) M40d and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d: 1.5 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 (G01)M40d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (G01) M40d and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d: 1.8 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
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
1,133 km
704 mi
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
859 km
534 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
340 hp
254 kW
4.9 s
250 km/h
155 mph
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
286 hp
213 kW
6.4 s
240 km/h
149 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)M40d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
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

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)M40d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
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

BMW X3 (G01) M40d 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)M40d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
4.9 s
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
6.4 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)M40d
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (G01)M40dBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
6.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 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
859 km
534 mi
CO2 score
-
208 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 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) M40dBMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (G01) M40d

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 274 km (170 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d

  • Is 145 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

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

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