Car comparison

BMW X3 (F25) 30dvsBMW X5 (E70) 35d

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 X5 (E70)

35d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2009-2010

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
  • Lightest
    1,800 kg
    3,968 lb
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

BMW X5 (E70) 35d

  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (F25)30dBMWX5 (E70)35d
Power
258hp192kW
286hp213kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,800kg3,968lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Gross weight
2,370kg5,225lb
2,790kg6,151lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
72.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
80.5s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
27.8s
Calculated
40.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,117km694mi
Calculated
1,024km636mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,648mm183in
4,854mm191in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,933mm76in
Height
1,661mm65in
1,739mm68in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,616mm64in
1,558mm61in
Rear track
1,632mm64in
1,581mm62in
Ground clearance
212mm8in
222mm9in
Trunk volume
550L
620L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,750L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
85L
CO2 emissions
159g/km
220g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (F25) 30dBMW X5 (E70) 35dPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (F25) 30d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (E70) 35d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (F25)30d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
BMWX5 (E70)35d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (F25)30dBMWX5 (E70)35d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.8 s
40.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)30d
258 hp
192 kW
BMWX5 (E70)35d
286 hp
213 kW

BMW X5 (E70) 35d has 28 hp more than BMW X3 (F25) 30d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 30d and BMW X5 (E70) 35d: 28 hp (21 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
BMWX5 (E70)35d
580 Nm
428 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
BMWX5 (E70)35d
2,110 kg
4,652 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
BMWX5 (E70)35d
216 km/h
134 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
BMWX5 (E70)35d7.0 s

Although BMW X5 (E70) 35d has more power, BMW X3 (F25) 30d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 30d and BMW X5 (E70) 35d: 0.8 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
BMWX5 (E70)35d
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 30d and BMW X5 (E70) 35d: 2.3 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
BMWX5 (E70)35d
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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
BMWX5 (E70)35d
1,024 km
636 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
BMWX5 (E70)35d
286 hp
213 kW
7.0 s
216 km/h
134 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
BMWX5 (E70)35d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,739 mm
68.5 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
BMWX5 (E70)35d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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
BMWX5 (E70)35d
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
7.0 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
BMWX5 (E70)35d
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (F25)30dBMWX5 (E70)35d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
7.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,739 mm
68.5 in
Range score
1,117 km
694 mi
1,024 km
636 mi
CO2 score
159 g/km
220 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
136 hp/t
101 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) 30dBMW X5 (E70) 35d
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25) 30d

  • Is 310 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 93 km (58 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 61 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X5 (E70) 35d

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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