Car comparison

BMW X3 (F25) 35dvsBMW X5 (E53) 4.6is

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

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BMW X3 (F25)

35d

313 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2011-2014
VS

BMW X5 (E53)

4.6is

347 hp4619 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2000-2003

Comparison overview

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

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BMW X3 (F25) 35d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    244 km/h
    152 mph
  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,850 kg
    4,079 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,098 km
    682 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (F25)35dBMWX5 (E53)4.6is
Power
313hp233kW
347hp259kW
Torque
630Nm465lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
2,105kg4,641lb
Gross weight
2,440kg5,379lb
2,685kg5,919lb
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
72.0s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
87.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
22.8s
Calculated
27.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
21L/100 km11.2mpg US13.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,098km682mi
Calculated
624km388mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
4,619cc282cu in
Length
4,648mm183in
4,666mm184in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,872mm74in
Height
1,661mm65in
1,717mm68in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,820mm111in
Front track
1,594mm63in
1,576mm62in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,576mm62in
Ground clearance
212mm8in
-
Trunk volume
550L
465L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
93L
CO2 emissions
162g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (F25) 35dBMW X5 (E53) 4.6isPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (F25) 35d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (F25)35d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is5,700 rpm3,700 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (F25)35dBMWX5 (E53)4.6is
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.8 s
27.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)35d
313 hp
233 kW
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
347 hp
259 kW

BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is has 34 hp more than BMW X3 (F25) 35d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 35d and BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)35d
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)35d
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
2,105 kg
4,641 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)35d
244 km/h
152 mph
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)35d5.8 s
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is6.5 s

Although BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is has more power, BMW X3 (F25) 35d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 35d and BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is: 0.7 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)35d
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 35d and BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is: 8.8 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)35d
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)35d
1,098 km
682 mi
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
624 km
388 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (F25)35d
313 hp
233 kW
5.8 s
244 km/h
152 mph
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
347 hp
259 kW
6.5 s
240 km/h
149 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)35d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 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 (E53)4.6is
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,666 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,717 mm
67.6 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)35d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK

BMW X3 (F25) 35d 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)35d
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
5.8 s
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 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)35d
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (F25)35dBMWX5 (E53)4.6is
Power
313 hp
233 kW
347 hp
259 kW
Torque
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.5 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 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
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,666 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,717 mm
67.6 in
Range score
1,098 km
682 mi
624 km
388 mi
CO2 score
162 g/km
-
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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) 35dBMW X5 (E53) 4.6is
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km26.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi41.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year3,911 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25) 35d

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 255 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 8.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 474 km (295 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is

  • Has 34 hp more

Pros

  • Most powerful

Cons

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

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