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

258 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2012
VS

BMW X3 (G45)

30

255 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2024-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (F25) 28i

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • 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 economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

BMW X3 (G45) 30

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • 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
258hp192kW
255hp190kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,745kg3,847lb
1,894kg4,176lb
Gross weight
2,305kg5,082lb
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
79.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
75.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
30.7s
Calculated
33.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg 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
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
744km463mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,996cc183cu 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
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) 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)28i6,600 rpm2,600-3,000 rpm6,850 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
6.5 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.7 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
6.5 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
95 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
258 hp
192 kW
BMWX3 (G45)30
255 hp
190 kW

BMW X3 (F25) 28i has 3 hp more than BMW X3 (G45) 30.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (G45) 30 and BMW X3 (F25) 28i: 3 hp (2 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)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
1,745 kg
3,847 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)28i6.9 s
BMWX3 (G45)306.3 s

Although BMW X3 (F25) 28i has more power, BMW X3 (G45) 30 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G45) 30 and BMW X3 (F25) 28i: 0.6 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
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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
258 hp
192 kW
6.9 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
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)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
258 hp
192 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
1,894 kg
4,176 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
744 km
463 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
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
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25) 28i

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 149 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (G45) 30

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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