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BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006 35dvsBMW X5 (E70 LCI) · Facelift 2010 35i

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 X5 (E70 LCI) · Facelift 2010

35i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2013

Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,875 kg
    4,134 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    208 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    859 km
    534 mi
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635dBMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
Power
286hp213kW
306hp228kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,875kg4,134lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Gross weight
2,385kg5,258lb
2,750kg6,063lb
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
86.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
26.4s
Calculated
30.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
859km534mi
Calculated
842km523mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,569mm180in
4,857mm191in
Width
1,853mm73in
1,933mm76in
Height
1,674mm66in
1,776mm70in
Wheelbase
2,795mm110in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,650mm65in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
222mm9in
Trunk volume
480L
620L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,750L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
85L
CO2 emissions
208g/km
236g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35dBMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35iPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35i: 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
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635dBMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.4 s
30.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
154 km/h
96 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
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
306 hp
228 kW

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35i has 20 hp more than BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d and BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35i: 20 hp (15 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
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
400 Nm
295 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
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
2,070 kg
4,564 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
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
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
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i6.8 s

Although BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35i has more power, BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d and BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35i: 0.4 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
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
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 35d and BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35i: 2.3 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 (E83)Facelift 200635d
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
842 km
523 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
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
306 hp
228 kW
6.8 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
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 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 (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
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d 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
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
6.8 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
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635dBMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
2,070 kg
4,564 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 in
Range score
859 km
534 mi
842 km
523 mi
CO2 score
208 g/km
236 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35i
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d

  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 17 km (11 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 28 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35i

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 140 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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