Car comparison

BMW X3 (F25) 35ivsBMW X5 (E70 LCI) · Facelift 2010 40d

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 X5 (E70 LCI) · Facelift 2010

40d

306 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 40d

  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    198 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,133 km
    704 mi
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

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
  • Best performance score
    62/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (F25)35iBMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
Power
306hp228kW
306hp228kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,805kg3,979lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Gross weight
2,365kg5,214lb
2,790kg6,151lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
70.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
87.2s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
22.2s
Calculated
29.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
170hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
222Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
761km473mi
Calculated
1,133km704mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,648mm183in
4,857mm191in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,933mm76in
Height
1,661mm65in
1,776mm70in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,594mm63in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,650mm65in
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
204g/km
198g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (F25) 35iBMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 40dPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (F25) 35i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 40d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (F25)35i5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (F25)35iBMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.2 s
29.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 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
9.0 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)35i
306 hp
228 kW
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
306 hp
228 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
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
600 Nm
443 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
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
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)35i
245 km/h
152 mph
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
236 km/h
147 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
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 35i and BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 40d: 0.9 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
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 40d and BMW X3 (F25) 35i: 1.3 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)35i
170 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
1,133 km
704 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
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
306 hp
228 kW
6.6 s
236 km/h
147 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
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 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
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 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
BMWX3 (F25)35i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
5.7 s
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.6 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
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (F25)35iBMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
Power
306 hp
228 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 in
Range score
761 km
473 mi
1,133 km
704 mi
CO2 score
204 g/km
198 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
170 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X3 (F25) 35iBMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 40d
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25) 35i

  • Is 305 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 40d

  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 372 km (231 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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