Car comparison

BMW X6 (E71) 40dvsBMW X3 (F25) 30d

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

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BMW X6 (E71)

40d

306 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2012
VS

BMW X3 (F25)

30d

258 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2011-2014

Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (F25) 30d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,800 kg
    3,968 lb
  • 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 economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

BMW X6 (E71) 40d

  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,133 km
    704 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX6 (E71)40dBMWX3 (F25)30d
Power
306hp228kW
258hp192kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
2,110kg4,652lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Gross weight
2,710kg5,975lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
84.5s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
72.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
28.6s
Calculated
27.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,133km704mi
Calculated
1,117km694mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu 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
198g/km
159g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X6 (E71) 40dBMW X3 (F25) 30dPowerTorque
  • BMW X6 (E71) 40d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (F25) 30d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX6 (E71)40d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm
BMWX3 (F25)30d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX6 (E71)40dBMWX3 (F25)30d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.6 s
27.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)40d
306 hp
228 kW
BMWX3 (F25)30d
258 hp
192 kW

BMW X6 (E71) 40d has 48 hp more than BMW X3 (F25) 30d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 30d and BMW X6 (E71) 40d: 48 hp (36 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)40d
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
BMWX3 (F25)30d
560 Nm
413 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)40d
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
BMWX3 (F25)30d
1,800 kg
3,968 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)40d
236 km/h
147 mph
BMWX3 (F25)30d
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)40d6.5 s
BMWX3 (F25)30d6.2 s

Although BMW X6 (E71) 40d 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 X6 (E71) 40d: 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
BMWX6 (E71)40d
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25)30d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 30d and BMW X6 (E71) 40d: 1.5 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)40d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
BMWX3 (F25)30d
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)40d
1,133 km
704 mi
BMWX3 (F25)30d
1,117 km
694 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX6 (E71)40d
306 hp
228 kW
6.5 s
236 km/h
147 mph
BMWX3 (F25)30d
258 hp
192 kW
6.2 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)40d
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 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)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

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)40d
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
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

BMW X6 (E71) 40d 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)40d
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.5 s
BMWX3 (F25)30d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.2 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)40d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX6 (E71)40dBMWX3 (F25)30d
Power
306 hp
228 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.2 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
1,133 km
704 mi
1,117 km
694 mi
CO2 score
198 g/km
159 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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) 40dBMW X3 (F25) 30d
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X6 (E71) 40d

  • Has 48 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 17 km (10 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

BMW X3 (F25) 30d

  • Is 310 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 39 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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