Car comparison

BMW X3 (F25) 30dvsBMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014 28i

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

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BMW X3 (F25)

30d

258 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2011-2014
VS

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014

28i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2017

Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (F25) 30d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    143 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • 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
    1,117 km
    694 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (F25)30dBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
Power
258hp192kW
245hp183kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,370kg5,225lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
72.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
76.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
27.8s
Calculated
29.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,117km694mi
Calculated
918km570mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,648mm183in
4,657mm183in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,661mm65in
1,661mm65in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,616mm64in
1,616mm64in
Rear track
1,632mm64in
1,632mm64in
Ground clearance
212mm8in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
550L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
67L
CO2 emissions
159g/km
169g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (F25) 30dBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28iPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (F25) 30d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (F25)30d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (F25)30dBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.8 s
29.3 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
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)30d
258 hp
192 kW
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
245 hp
183 kW

BMW X3 (F25) 30d has 13 hp more than BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28i and BMW X3 (F25) 30d: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)30d
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)30d
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
1,770 kg
3,902 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)30d
230 km/h
143 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
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
BMWX3 (F25)30d6.2 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 30d and BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28i: 0.3 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)30d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 30d and BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28i: 1.3 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)30d
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)30d
1,117 km
694 mi
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
918 km
570 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (F25)30d
258 hp
192 kW
6.2 s
230 km/h
143 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
245 hp
183 kW
6.5 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
BMWX3 (F25)30d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 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 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 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
BMWX3 (F25)30d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

BMW X3 (F25) 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
BMWX3 (F25)30d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.2 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.5 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)30d
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (F25)30dBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
Range score
1,117 km
694 mi
918 km
570 mi
CO2 score
159 g/km
169 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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) 30dBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28i
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25) 30d

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 210 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 199 km (124 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 10 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 power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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