Car comparison

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014 35dvsBMW 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 LCI) · Facelift 2014

35d

313 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2017
VS

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) · Facelift 2010

40d

306 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2013

Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    313 hp
    233 kW
  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,860 kg
    4,101 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    157 g/km
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435dBMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
Power
313hp233kW
306hp228kW
Torque
630Nm465lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,860kg4,101lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Gross weight
2,440kg5,379lb
2,790kg6,151lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
65.3s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
87.2s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
20.6s
Calculated
29.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,117km694mi
Calculated
1,133km704mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,657mm183in
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
204mm8in
222mm9in
Trunk volume
550L
620L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,750L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
85L
CO2 emissions
157g/km
198g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35dBMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 40dPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 40d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 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 LCI)Facelift 201435dBMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.6 s
29.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
105 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
313 hp
233 kW
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
306 hp
228 kW

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d has 7 hp more than BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 40d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 40d and BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
630 Nm
465 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 LCI)Facelift 201435d
1,860 kg
4,101 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 LCI)Facelift 201435d
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 LCI)Facelift 201435d5.3 s
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d and BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 40d: 1.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d and BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 40d: 1.5 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 LCI)Facelift 201435d
168 hp/t
125 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 LCI)Facelift 201435d
1,117 km
694 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 LCI)Facelift 201435d
313 hp
233 kW
5.3 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 LCI)Facelift 201435d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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
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 LCI)Facelift 201435d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 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 LCI)Facelift 201435d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.3 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 LCI)Facelift 201435d
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 LCI)Facelift 201435dBMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
6.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
4,657 mm
183.3 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
1,117 km
694 mi
1,133 km
704 mi
CO2 score
157 g/km
198 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
125 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.

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 LCI) Facelift 2014 35dBMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 40d
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 41 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 40d

  • Has 17 km (10 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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