Car comparison

BMW X3 (F25) 30dvsBMW X3 (G01) 20d

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 (G01)

20d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2017-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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
  • Best estimated range
    1,117 km
    694 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

BMW X3 (G01) 20d

  • Lightest
    1,750 kg
    3,858 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    142 g/km
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (F25)30dBMWX3 (G01)20d
Power
258hp192kW
190hp142kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
2,370kg5,225lb
2,420kg5,335lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
72.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
95.8s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
27.8s
Calculated
51.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,117km694mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,648mm183in
4,708mm185in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,891mm74in
Height
1,661mm65in
1,676mm66in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,616mm64in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,632mm64in
1,636mm64in
Ground clearance
212mm8in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
550L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
60L
CO2 emissions
159g/km
142g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (F25) 30dBMW X3 (G01) 20dPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (F25) 30d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G01) 20d: 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 (G01)20d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (F25)30dBMWX3 (G01)20d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.8 s
51.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
142 km/h
88 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 (G01)20d
190 hp
142 kW

BMW X3 (F25) 30d has 68 hp more than BMW X3 (G01) 20d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (G01) 20d and BMW X3 (F25) 30d: 68 hp (51 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 (G01)20d
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)30d
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
BMWX3 (G01)20d
1,750 kg
3,858 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 (G01)20d
213 km/h
132 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 (G01)20d8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 30d and BMW X3 (G01) 20d: 1.8 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 (G01)20d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (G01) 20d and BMW X3 (F25) 30d: 0.6 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 (G01)20d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 (G01)20d
1,111 km
690 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 (G01)20d
190 hp
142 kW
8.0 s
213 km/h
132 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 (G01)20d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,708 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 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 (G01)20d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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 (G01)20d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.0 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 (G01)20d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (F25)30dBMWX3 (G01)20d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
8.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
4,708 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
Range score
1,117 km
694 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
CO2 score
159 g/km
142 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
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 (G01) 20d
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25) 30d

  • Has 68 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 6 km (3 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW X3 (G01) 20d

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 17 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

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