Car comparison

BMW X6 (E71) 35ivsBMW X3 (F25) 28i

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

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BMW X6 (E71)

35i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2012
VS

BMW X3 (F25)

28i

258 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2012

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW X6 (E71) 35i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    842 km
    523 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100

BMW X3 (F25) 28i

  • Lightest
    1,745 kg
    3,847 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    210 g/km
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX6 (E71)35iBMWX3 (F25)28i
Power
306hp228kW
258hp192kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
2,070kg4,564lb
1,745kg3,847lb
Gross weight
2,670kg5,886lb
2,305kg5,082lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
94.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
79.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
26.7s
Calculated
30.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
842km523mi
Calculated
744km463mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,877mm192in
4,648mm183in
Width
1,983mm78in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,690mm67in
1,661mm65in
Wheelbase
2,933mm115in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,616mm64in
Rear track
1,706mm67in
1,632mm64in
Ground clearance
212mm8in
212mm8in
Trunk volume
570L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,450L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
85L
67L
CO2 emissions
236g/km
210g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X6 (E71) 35iBMW X3 (F25) 28iPowerTorque
  • BMW X6 (E71) 35i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (F25) 28i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX6 (E71)35i5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMWX3 (F25)28i6,600 rpm2,600-3,000 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX6 (E71)35iBMWX3 (F25)28i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.7 s
30.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
154 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)35i
306 hp
228 kW
BMWX3 (F25)28i
258 hp
192 kW

BMW X6 (E71) 35i has 48 hp more than BMW X3 (F25) 28i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 28i and BMW X6 (E71) 35i: 48 hp (36 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)35i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMWX3 (F25)28i
310 Nm
229 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)35i
2,070 kg
4,564 lb
BMWX3 (F25)28i
1,745 kg
3,847 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)35i
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
BMWX3 (F25)28i
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)35i6.7 s
BMWX3 (F25)28i6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X6 (E71) 35i and BMW X3 (F25) 28i: 0.2 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)35i
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25)28i
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 28i and BMW X6 (E71) 35i: 1.1 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)35i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
BMWX3 (F25)28i
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
BMWX6 (E71)35i
842 km
523 mi
BMWX3 (F25)28i
744 km
463 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX6 (E71)35i
306 hp
228 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
BMWX3 (F25)28i
258 hp
192 kW
6.9 s
230 km/h
143 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)35i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 (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

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)35i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
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

BMW X6 (E71) 35i 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)35i
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
6.7 s
BMWX3 (F25)28i
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
6.9 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)35i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX6 (E71)35iBMWX3 (F25)28i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
2,070 kg
4,564 lb
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
Range score
842 km
523 mi
744 km
463 mi
CO2 score
236 g/km
210 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 X6 (E71) 35iBMW X3 (F25) 28i
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X6 (E71) 35i

  • Has 48 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 97 km (60 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW X3 (F25) 28i

  • Is 325 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 26 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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