Car comparison

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) · Facelift 2010 M50dvsBMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014 35d

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

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BMW X5 (E70 LCI) · Facelift 2010

M50d

381 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2013-2013
VS

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014

35d

313 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Highest torque
    740 Nm
    546 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    171 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,133 km
    704 mi
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,860 kg
    4,101 lb
  • 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
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50dBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
Power
381hp284kW
313hp233kW
Torque
740Nm546lb-ft
630Nm465lb-ft
Curb weight
2,225kg4,905lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Gross weight
2,830kg6,239lb
2,440kg5,379lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
76.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
65.3s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
21.5s
Calculated
20.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
333Nm/t223lb-ft/ton
Calculated
339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,133km704mi
Calculated
1,117km694mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,857mm191in
4,657mm183in
Width
2,010mm79in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,766mm70in
1,661mm65in
Wheelbase
2,933mm115in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,662mm65in
1,594mm63in
Rear track
1,702mm67in
1,610mm63in
Ground clearance-
204mm8in
Trunk volume-
550L
Max trunk volume-
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
67L
CO2 emissions-
157g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50dBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35dPowerTorque
  • BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d4,000-4,400 rpm2,000-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50dBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.5 s
20.6 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
170 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
381 hp
284 kW
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
313 hp
233 kW

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d has 68 hp more than BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d and BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d: 68 hp (51 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
740 Nm
546 lb-ft
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
630 Nm
465 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
2,225 kg
4,905 lb
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
1,860 kg
4,101 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 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
250 km/h
155 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
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
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d5.4 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d5.3 s

Although BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d has more power, BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d and BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d: 0.1 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 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d and BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d: 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
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
1,133 km
704 mi
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
1,117 km
694 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
381 hp
284 kW
5.4 s
250 km/h
155 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
313 hp
233 kW
5.3 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
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,766 mm
69.5 in
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

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 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
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

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d 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 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
5.4 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.3 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 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50dBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
313 hp
233 kW
Torque
740 Nm
546 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
2,225 kg
4,905 lb
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,766 mm
69.5 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
1,133 km
704 mi
1,117 km
694 mi
CO2 score
-
157 g/km
Trunk score
-
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 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 X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50dBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d

  • Has 68 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 17 km (10 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d

  • Is 365 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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