Car comparison

BMW X6 (F16) 30dvsBMW X3 (F25) 28i

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

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BMW X6 (F16)

30d

258 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2018
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 (F16) 30d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    159 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,417 km
    880 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX6 (F16)30dBMWX3 (F25)28i
Power
258hp192kW
258hp192kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
2,065kg4,553lb
1,745kg3,847lb
Gross weight
2,780kg6,129lb
2,305kg5,082lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
84.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
79.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
31.4s
Calculated
30.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,417km880mi
Calculated
744km463mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,909mm193in
4,648mm183in
Width
1,989mm78in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,702mm67in
1,661mm65in
Wheelbase
2,933mm115in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,640mm65in
1,616mm64in
Rear track
1,706mm67in
1,632mm64in
Ground clearance
212mm8in
212mm8in
Trunk volume
550L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
67L
CO2 emissions
159g/km
210g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X6 (F16) 30dBMW X3 (F25) 28iPowerTorque
  • BMW X6 (F16) 30d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (F25) 28i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX6 (F16)30d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 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 (F16)30dBMWX3 (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
31.4 s
30.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 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
14.8 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 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
BMWX6 (F16)30d
258 hp
192 kW
BMWX3 (F25)28i
258 hp
192 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (F16)30d
560 Nm
413 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 (F16)30d
2,065 kg
4,553 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 (F16)30d
230 km/h
143 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 (F16)30d6.7 s
BMWX3 (F25)28i6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X6 (F16) 30d 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 (F16)30d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 X6 (F16) 30d and BMW X3 (F25) 28i: 3.0 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 (F16)30d
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 (F16)30d
1,417 km
880 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 (F16)30d
258 hp
192 kW
6.7 s
230 km/h
143 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 (F16)30d
Power
258 hp
192 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
4,909 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,702 mm
67.0 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 (F16)30d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 (F16) 30d 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 (F16)30d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 (F16)30d
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 (F16)30dBMWX3 (F25)28i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
2,065 kg
4,553 lb
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,909 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,702 mm
67.0 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
1,417 km
880 mi
744 km
463 mi
CO2 score
159 g/km
210 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 (F16) 30dBMW X3 (F25) 28i
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X6 (F16) 30d

  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 672 km (418 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 51 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW X3 (F25) 28i

  • Is 320 kg lighter
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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