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BMW X3 (G01) M40dvsBMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014 35i

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

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BMW X3 (G01)

M40d

326 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2018-2020
VS

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014

35i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2017

Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (G01) M40d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    326 hp
    243 kW
  • Highest torque
    680 Nm
    502 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    172 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    172 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,046 km
    650 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (G01)M40dBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
Power
326hp243kW
306hp228kW
Torque
680Nm502lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Gross weight
2,550kg5,622lb
2,405kg5,302lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
73.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
69.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
20.1s
Calculated
21.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
359Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,046km650mi
Calculated
807km502mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,716mm186in
4,657mm183in
Width
1,897mm75in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,676mm66in
1,661mm65in
Wheelbase
2,864mm113in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,615mm64in
1,594mm63in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,610mm63in
Ground clearance
204mm8in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
550L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
67L
CO2 emissions
172g/km
193g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (G01) M40dBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35iPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (G01) M40d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (G01)M40d4,400 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,650 rpm
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i5,800-6,400 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (G01)M40dBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.1 s
21.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
167 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
326 hp
243 kW
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
306 hp
228 kW

BMW X3 (G01) M40d has 20 hp more than BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35i and BMW X3 (G01) M40d: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
1,815 kg
4,001 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 (G01)M40d
250 km/h
155 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
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
BMWX3 (G01)M40d4.9 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i5.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G01) M40d and BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35i: 0.7 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 (G01)M40d
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (G01) M40d and BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35i: 1.8 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 (G01)M40d
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
169 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
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
1,046 km
650 mi
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
807 km
502 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
326 hp
243 kW
4.9 s
250 km/h
155 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
306 hp
228 kW
5.6 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
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

BMW X3 (G01) M40d 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 (G01)M40d
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
4.9 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
5.6 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 (G01)M40d
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (G01)M40dBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.6 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 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
1,046 km
650 mi
807 km
502 mi
CO2 score
172 g/km
193 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
169 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X3 (G01) M40dBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35i
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (G01) M40d

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 280 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 239 km (148 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 21 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 power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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