Car comparison

BMW X6 (E71) 50ivsBMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006 35d

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

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BMW X6 (E71)

50i

407 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2008-2010
VS

BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006

35d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2008-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X6 (E71) 50i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    407 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    186 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d

  • Lightest
    1,875 kg
    4,134 lb
  • 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 economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX6 (E71)50iBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
Power
407hp304kW
286hp213kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
2,190kg4,828lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Gross weight
2,840kg6,261lb
2,385kg5,258lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
73.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
80.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
21.1s
Calculated
26.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.6L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
680km423mi
Calculated
859km534mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,877mm192in
4,569mm180in
Width
1,983mm78in
1,853mm73in
Height
1,690mm67in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,933mm115in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,664mm66in
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
299g/km
208g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X6 (E71) 50iBMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35dPowerTorque
  • BMW X6 (E71) 50i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX6 (E71)50i5,500-6,400 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,650 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
MetricBMWX6 (E71)50iBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.1 s
26.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)50i
407 hp
304 kW
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
286 hp
213 kW

BMW X6 (E71) 50i has 121 hp more than BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d and BMW X6 (E71) 50i: 121 hp (90 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)50i
600 Nm
443 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
BMWX6 (E71)50i
2,190 kg
4,828 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
BMWX6 (E71)50i
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
BMWX6 (E71)50i5.4 s
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d6.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X6 (E71) 50i and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d: 1.0 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)50i
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 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 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d and BMW X6 (E71) 50i: 4.7 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)50i
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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
BMWX6 (E71)50i
680 km
423 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
BMWX6 (E71)50i
407 hp
304 kW
5.4 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
BMWX6 (E71)50i
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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 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
BMWX6 (E71)50i
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 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 X6 (E71) 50i 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)50i
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
5.4 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
BMWX6 (E71)50i
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 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
VehicleBMWX6 (E71)50iBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200635d
Power
407 hp
304 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
6.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
2,190 kg
4,828 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Fuel consumption
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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
680 km
423 mi
859 km
534 mi
CO2 score
299 g/km
208 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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 X6 (E71) 50iBMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d
Consumption12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.88 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.20 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,281 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X6 (E71) 50i

  • Has 121 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 35d

  • Is 315 kg lighter
  • Uses 4.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 179 km (111 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 91 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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