Car comparison

BMW X3 (F25) 28ivsBMW X3 (G45) 30

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

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BMW X3 (F25)

28i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2014
VS

BMW X3 (G45)

30

255 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2024-present

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW X3 (F25) 28i

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Lightest
    1,720 kg
    3,792 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

BMW X3 (G45) 30

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best performance score
    57/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (F25)28iBMWX3 (G45)30
Power
245hp183kW
255hp190kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,894kg4,176lb
Gross weight
2,310kg5,093lb
2,500kg5,512lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
78.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
75.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
30.0s
Calculated
33.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
893km555mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,648mm183in
4,755mm187in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,661mm65in
1,660mm65in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,616mm64in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,632mm64in
1,659mm65in
Ground clearance
212mm8in
216mm9in
Trunk volume
550L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
65L
CO2 emissions
175g/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 (F25) 28iBMW X3 (G45) 30PowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (F25) 28i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G45) 30: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (F25)28i5,000 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
BMWX3 (G45)304,700-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (F25)28iBMWX3 (G45)30
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.0 s
33.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
154 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
245 hp
183 kW
BMWX3 (G45)30
255 hp
190 kW

BMW X3 (G45) 30 has 10 hp more than BMW X3 (F25) 28i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 28i and BMW X3 (G45) 30: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G45)30
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
BMWX3 (G45)30
1,894 kg
4,176 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 (F25)28i
230 km/h
143 mph
BMWX3 (G45)30
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i6.7 s
BMWX3 (G45)306.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G45) 30 and BMW X3 (F25) 28i: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G45)30
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (F25)28i
245 hp
183 kW
6.7 s
230 km/h
143 mph
BMWX3 (G45)30
255 hp
190 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 (F25)28i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
BMWX3 (G45)30
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,660 mm
65.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (F25)28iBMWX3 (G45)30
Power
245 hp
183 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,894 kg
4,176 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,660 mm
65.4 in
Range score
893 km
555 mi
-
CO2 score
175 g/km
-
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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 (F25) 28i
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25) 28i

  • Is 174 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

BMW X3 (G45) 30

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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