Car comparison

BMW X3 (G45) 20vsBMW X3 (G01) 20d

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

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BMW X3 (G45)

20

190 hp1597 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbocharged2025-present
VS

BMW X3 (G01)

20d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2020-2021

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW X3 (G01) 20d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,333 km
    828 mi
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

BMW X3 (G45) 20

  • Fastest top speed
    218 km/h
    135 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Lightest
    1,780 kg
    3,924 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    107 hp/t
    80 kW/t
    9.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (G45)20BMWX3 (G01)20d
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Gross weight
2,425kg5,346lb
2,500kg5,512lb
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
103.0s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
96.1s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
48.1s
Calculated
51.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
107hp/t80kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
104hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
174Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
793km493mi
Calculated
1,333km828mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,597cc97cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,755mm187in
4,708mm185in
Width
1,920mm76in
1,891mm74in
Height
1,660mm65in
1,676mm66in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,636mm64in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,681mm66in
1,636mm64in
Ground clearance
216mm9in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
570L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
68L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (G45) 20BMW X3 (G01) 20dPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (G45) 20: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G01) 20d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (G45)204,400-6,500 rpm2,200-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX3 (G01)20d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (G45)20BMWX3 (G01)20d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
48.1 s
51.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
141 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
BMWX3 (G45)20
190 hp
142 kW
BMWX3 (G01)20d
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G45)20
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G01)20d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G45)20
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
BMWX3 (G01)20d
1,835 kg
4,045 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 (G45)20
218 km/h
135 mph
BMWX3 (G01)20d
213 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G45)208.4 s
BMWX3 (G01)20d7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G01) 20d and BMW X3 (G45) 20: 0.5 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 (G45)20
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)20d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (G01) 20d and BMW X3 (G45) 20: 3.1 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 (G45)20
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G01)20d
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G45)20
793 km
493 mi
BMWX3 (G01)20d
1,333 km
828 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (G45)20
190 hp
142 kW
8.4 s
218 km/h
135 mph
BMWX3 (G01)20d
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
213 km/h
132 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 (G45)20
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,660 mm
65.4 in
BMWX3 (G01)20d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,708 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 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 (G45)20
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)20d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

BMW X3 (G01) 20d 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 (G45)20
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
8.4 s
BMWX3 (G01)20d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.9 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 (G45)20
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)20d
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (G45)20BMWX3 (G01)20d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
7.9 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,660 mm
65.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,708 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
Range score
793 km
493 mi
1,333 km
828 mi
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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 (G45) 20BMW X3 (G01) 20d
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (G45) 20

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

BMW X3 (G01) 20d

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 541 km (336 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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