Car comparison

BMW X5 (F15) 25dvsBMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014 20i

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

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BMW X5 (F15)

25d

218 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbocharged2013-2015
VS

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014

20i

184 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW X5 (F15) 25d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    151 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,316 km
    818 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX5 (F15)25dBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Power
218hp163kW
184hp137kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Gross weight
2,705kg5,964lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
115.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
86.6s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
49.3s
Calculated
52.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t81kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,316km818mi
Calculated
957km595mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,886mm192in
4,657mm183in
Width
1,938mm76in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,762mm69in
1,661mm65in
Wheelbase
2,933mm115in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,616mm64in
Rear track
1,650mm65in
1,632mm64in
Ground clearance
209mm8in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
650L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,870L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
67L
CO2 emissions
151g/km
163g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X5 (F15) 25dBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20iPowerTorque
  • BMW X5 (F15) 25d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX5 (F15)25d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i5,000-6,250 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX5 (F15)25dBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
49.3 s
52.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
140 km/h
87 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (F15)25d
218 hp
163 kW
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
184 hp
137 kW

BMW X5 (F15) 25d has 34 hp more than BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i and BMW X5 (F15) 25d: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (F15)25d
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (F15)25d
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
1,680 kg
3,704 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (F15)25d
220 km/h
137 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (F15)25d8.2 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i8.2 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (F15)25d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X5 (F15) 25d and BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i: 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
BMWX5 (F15)25d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (F15)25d
1,316 km
818 mi
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
957 km
595 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX5 (F15)25d
218 hp
163 kW
8.2 s
220 km/h
137 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
184 hp
137 kW
8.2 s
210 km/h
130 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
BMWX5 (F15)25d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,886 mm
192.4 in
Height
1,762 mm
69.4 in
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 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
BMWX5 (F15)25d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

BMW X5 (F15) 25d 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
BMWX5 (F15)25d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
8.2 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
8.2 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
BMWX5 (F15)25d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX5 (F15)25dBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,886 mm
192.4 in
Height
1,762 mm
69.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
Range score
1,316 km
818 mi
957 km
595 mi
CO2 score
151 g/km
163 g/km
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X5 (F15) 25dBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X5 (F15) 25d

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 359 km (223 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 12 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i

  • Is 315 kg lighter
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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