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

326 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2018-2020
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
    326 hp
    243 kW
  • Highest torque
    680 Nm
    502 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    172 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    172 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,046 km
    650 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (G01)M40dBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
Power
326hp243kW
286hp213kW
Torque
680Nm502lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Gross weight
2,550kg5,622lb
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
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
359Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,046km650mi
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
172g/km
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 rpm1,750-2,750 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
326 hp
243 kW
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
286 hp
213 kW

BMW X3 (G01) M40d has 40 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: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
680 Nm
502 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
1,895 kg
4,178 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
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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: 1.3 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
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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
1,046 km
650 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
326 hp
243 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
326 hp
243 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
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
326 hp
243 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
680 Nm
502 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
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
1,046 km
650 mi
859 km
534 mi
CO2 score
172 g/km
208 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (G01) M40d

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 187 km (116 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 36 g/km less CO2

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 20 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

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

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