Car comparison

BMW X6 (E71) 50ivsBMW X3 (F25) 35i

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

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BMW X6 (E71)

50i

407 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2008-2010
VS

BMW X3 (F25)

35i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2014

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW X6 (E71) 50i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    407 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    186 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100

BMW X3 (F25) 35i

  • Lightest
    1,805 kg
    3,979 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    204 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    761 km
    473 mi
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX6 (E71)50iBMWX3 (F25)35i
Power
407hp304kW
306hp228kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
2,190kg4,828lb
1,805kg3,979lb
Gross weight
2,840kg6,261lb
2,365kg5,214lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
73.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
70.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
21.1s
Calculated
22.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.6L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
222Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
680km423mi
Calculated
761km473mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,877mm192in
4,648mm183in
Width
1,983mm78in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,690mm67in
1,661mm65in
Wheelbase
2,933mm115in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,664mm66in
1,594mm63in
Rear track
1,706mm67in
1,610mm63in
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
299g/km
204g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X6 (E71) 50iBMW X3 (F25) 35iPowerTorque
  • BMW X6 (E71) 50i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (F25) 35i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX6 (E71)50i5,500-6,400 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm
BMWX3 (F25)35i5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX6 (E71)50iBMWX3 (F25)35i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.1 s
22.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)50i
407 hp
304 kW
BMWX3 (F25)35i
306 hp
228 kW

BMW X6 (E71) 50i has 101 hp more than BMW X3 (F25) 35i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 35i and BMW X6 (E71) 50i: 101 hp (75 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)50i
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
BMWX3 (F25)35i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)50i
2,190 kg
4,828 lb
BMWX3 (F25)35i
1,805 kg
3,979 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)50i
250 km/h
155 mph
BMWX3 (F25)35i
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
BMWX6 (E71)50i5.4 s
BMWX3 (F25)35i5.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X6 (E71) 50i and BMW X3 (F25) 35i: 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)50i
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25)35i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 35i and BMW X6 (E71) 50i: 3.7 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)50i
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
BMWX3 (F25)35i
170 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)50i
680 km
423 mi
BMWX3 (F25)35i
761 km
473 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX6 (E71)50i
407 hp
304 kW
5.4 s
250 km/h
155 mph
BMWX3 (F25)35i
306 hp
228 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
BMWX6 (E71)50i
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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)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

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)50i
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
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

BMW X6 (E71) 50i 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)50i
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
5.4 s
BMWX3 (F25)35i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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
BMWX6 (E71)50i
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX6 (E71)50iBMWX3 (F25)35i
Power
407 hp
304 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.7 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
2,190 kg
4,828 lb
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
Fuel consumption
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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
680 km
423 mi
761 km
473 mi
CO2 score
299 g/km
204 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
170 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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.

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) 50iBMW X3 (F25) 35i
Consumption12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.88 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.20 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,281 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X6 (E71) 50i

  • Has 101 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW X3 (F25) 35i

  • Is 385 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 81 km (51 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 95 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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