Car comparison

BMW X3 (F25) 28ivsBMW X3 (G45) 20

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

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BMW X3 (F25)

28i

258 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2012
VS

BMW X3 (G45)

20

190 hp1597 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbocharged2025-present

Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (F25) 28i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    310 Nm
    229 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,745 kg
    3,847 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

BMW X3 (G45) 20

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    793 km
    493 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (F25)28iBMWX3 (G45)20
Power
258hp192kW
190hp142kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,745kg3,847lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Gross weight
2,305kg5,082lb
2,425kg5,346lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
79.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
103.0s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
30.7s
Calculated
48.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
174Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
744km463mi
Calculated
793km493mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
1,597cc97cu 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
1,636mm64in
Rear track
1,632mm64in
1,681mm66in
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
210g/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) 20PowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (F25) 28i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G45) 20: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (F25)28i6,600 rpm2,600-3,000 rpm6,850 rpm
BMWX3 (G45)204,400-6,500 rpm2,200-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (F25)28iBMWX3 (G45)20
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.7 s
48.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
95 mph
141 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
258 hp
192 kW
BMWX3 (G45)20
190 hp
142 kW

BMW X3 (F25) 28i has 68 hp more than BMW X3 (G45) 20.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (G45) 20 and BMW X3 (F25) 28i: 68 hp (51 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G45)20
310 Nm
229 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
BMWX3 (G45)20
1,780 kg
3,924 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)20
218 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i6.9 s
BMWX3 (G45)208.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 28i and BMW X3 (G45) 20: 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 (F25)28i
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G45)20
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (G45) 20 and BMW X3 (F25) 28i: 0.8 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 (F25)28i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G45)20
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
744 km
463 mi
BMWX3 (G45)20
793 km
493 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (F25)28i
258 hp
192 kW
6.9 s
230 km/h
143 mph
BMWX3 (G45)20
190 hp
142 kW
8.4 s
218 km/h
135 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
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 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)20
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 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

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 (F25)28i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G45)20
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

BMW X3 (F25) 28i 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 (F25)28i
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
6.9 s
BMWX3 (G45)20
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
8.4 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 (F25)28i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G45)20
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (F25)28iBMWX3 (G45)20
Power
258 hp
192 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
8.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
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
744 km
463 mi
793 km
493 mi
CO2 score
210 g/km
-
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 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) 28iBMW X3 (G45) 20
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25) 28i

  • Has 68 hp more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (G45) 20

  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 48 km (30 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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