Car comparison

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014 35ivsBMW X6 (F16) 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

35i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2017
VS

BMW X6 (F16)

40d

313 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW X6 (F16) 40d

  • Most powerful
    313 hp
    233 kW
  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    165 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,349 km
    838 mi
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Lightest
    1,815 kg
    4,001 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    550 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435iBMWX6 (F16)40d
Power
306hp228kW
313hp233kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
630Nm465lb-ft
Curb weight
1,815kg4,001lb
2,105kg4,641lb
Gross weight
2,405kg5,302lb
2,820kg6,217lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
70.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
74.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
21.9s
Calculated
24.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
807km502mi
Calculated
1,349km838mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,657mm183in
4,909mm193in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,989mm78in
Height
1,661mm65in
1,702mm67in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,594mm63in
1,640mm65in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,706mm67in
Ground clearance
204mm8in
212mm8in
Trunk volume
550L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,525L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
85L
CO2 emissions
193g/km
165g/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 35iBMW X6 (F16) 40dPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X6 (F16) 40d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i5,800-6,400 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,650 rpm
BMWX6 (F16)40d4,400 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 201435iBMWX6 (F16)40d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.9 s
24.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
306 hp
228 kW
BMWX6 (F16)40d
313 hp
233 kW

BMW X6 (F16) 40d has 7 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 X6 (F16) 40d: 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 201435i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMWX6 (F16)40d
630 Nm
465 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
BMWX6 (F16)40d
2,105 kg
4,641 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 201435i
245 km/h
152 mph
BMWX6 (F16)40d
240 km/h
149 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 201435i5.6 s
BMWX6 (F16)40d5.8 s

Although BMW X6 (F16) 40d has more power, BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35i and BMW X6 (F16) 40d: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWX6 (F16)40d
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X6 (F16) 40d and BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35i: 2.0 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 201435i
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
BMWX6 (F16)40d
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
807 km
502 mi
BMWX6 (F16)40d
1,349 km
838 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
306 hp
228 kW
5.6 s
245 km/h
152 mph
BMWX6 (F16)40d
313 hp
233 kW
5.8 s
240 km/h
149 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 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
BMWX6 (F16)40d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,909 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,702 mm
67.0 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 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
BMWX6 (F16)40d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

BMW X6 (F16) 40d 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 201435i
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
5.6 s
BMWX6 (F16)40d
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.8 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 201435i
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWX6 (F16)40d
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435iBMWX6 (F16)40d
Power
306 hp
228 kW
313 hp
233 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
5.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,909 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,702 mm
67.0 in
Range score
807 km
502 mi
1,349 km
838 mi
CO2 score
193 g/km
165 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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 35iBMW X6 (F16) 40d
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35i

  • Is 290 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW X6 (F16) 40d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 542 km (337 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 28 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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