Car comparison

BMW X3 (F25) 35ivsBMW X3 (G01) 30d

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

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BMW X3 (F25)

35i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2014
VS

BMW X3 (G01)

30d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2020-2021

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW X3 (F25) 35i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Lightest
    1,805 kg
    3,979 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    170 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

BMW X3 (G01) 30d

  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,214 km
    755 mi
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (F25)35iBMWX3 (G01)30d
Power
306hp228kW
286hp213kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,805kg3,979lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Gross weight
2,365kg5,214lb
2,550kg5,622lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
70.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
83.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
22.2s
Calculated
24.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
170hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
222Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
337Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
761km473mi
Calculated
1,214km755mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,648mm183in
4,708mm185in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,891mm74in
Height
1,661mm65in
1,676mm66in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,594mm63in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
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
68L
CO2 emissions
204g/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) 35iBMW X3 (G01) 30dPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (F25) 35i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G01) 30d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (F25)35i5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMWX3 (G01)30d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (F25)35iBMWX3 (G01)30d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.2 s
24.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)35i
306 hp
228 kW
BMWX3 (G01)30d
286 hp
213 kW

BMW X3 (F25) 35i has 20 hp more than BMW X3 (G01) 30d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (G01) 30d and BMW X3 (F25) 35i: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)35i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G01)30d
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)35i
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
BMWX3 (G01)30d
1,930 kg
4,255 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)35i
245 km/h
152 mph
BMWX3 (G01)30d
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)35i5.7 s
BMWX3 (G01)30d5.7 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)35i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)30d
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (G01) 30d and BMW X3 (F25) 35i: 3.2 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)35i
170 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G01)30d
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)35i
761 km
473 mi
BMWX3 (G01)30d
1,214 km
755 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (F25)35i
306 hp
228 kW
5.7 s
245 km/h
152 mph
BMWX3 (G01)30d
286 hp
213 kW
5.7 s
245 km/h
152 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)35i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
245 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
BMWX3 (G01)30d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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)35i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)30d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

BMW X3 (G01) 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)35i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
5.7 s
BMWX3 (G01)30d
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.7 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)35i
170 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)30d
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (F25)35iBMWX3 (G01)30d
Power
306 hp
228 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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
761 km
473 mi
1,214 km
755 mi
CO2 score
204 g/km
-
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
170 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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) 35iBMW X3 (G01) 30d
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25) 35i

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW X3 (G01) 30d

  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 453 km (281 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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