Car comparison

BMW X3 (G01) 25dvsBMW X3 (G45) 20d

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

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BMW X3 (G01)

25d

231 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2018-2021
VS

BMW X3 (G45)

20d

197 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2024-present

Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (G01) 25d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,765 kg
    3,891 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    131 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,193 km
    741 mi
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (G01)25dBMWX3 (G45)20d
Power
231hp172kW
197hp147kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,765kg3,891lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Gross weight
2,435kg5,368lb
2,535kg5,589lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
89.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
94.1s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
32.7s
Calculated
47.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
104hp/t78kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
283Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,193km741mi
Calculated
923km574mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,708mm185in
4,755mm187in
Width
1,891mm74in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,676mm66in
1,660mm65in
Wheelbase
2,864mm113in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,620mm64in
1,636mm64in
Rear track
1,636mm64in
1,681mm66in
Ground clearance
204mm8in
216mm9in
Trunk volume
550L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
60L
CO2 emissions
150g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (G01) 25dBMW X3 (G45) 20dPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (G01) 25d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G45) 20d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (G01)25d4,400 rpm2,000 rpm4,650 rpm
BMWX3 (G45)20d4,000 rpm1,500-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (G01)25dBMWX3 (G45)20d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.7 s
47.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)25d
231 hp
172 kW
BMWX3 (G45)20d
197 hp
147 kW

BMW X3 (G01) 25d has 34 hp more than BMW X3 (G45) 20d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (G45) 20d and BMW X3 (G01) 25d: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)25d
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G45)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 (G01)25d
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
BMWX3 (G45)20d
1,890 kg
4,167 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)25d
230 km/h
143 mph
BMWX3 (G45)20d
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)25d6.8 s
BMWX3 (G45)20d7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G01) 25d and BMW X3 (G45) 20d: 0.9 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)25d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G45)20d
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (G01) 25d and BMW X3 (G45) 20d: 0.8 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)25d
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G45)20d
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)25d
1,193 km
741 mi
BMWX3 (G45)20d
923 km
574 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (G01)25d
231 hp
172 kW
6.8 s
230 km/h
143 mph
BMWX3 (G45)20d
197 hp
147 kW
7.7 s
215 km/h
134 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)25d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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
BMWX3 (G45)20d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 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

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)25d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G45)20d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

BMW X3 (G01) 25d 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)25d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.8 s
BMWX3 (G45)20d
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.7 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)25d
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G45)20d
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (G01)25dBMWX3 (G45)20d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
1,193 km
741 mi
923 km
574 mi
CO2 score
150 g/km
-
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 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 (G01) 25dBMW X3 (G45) 20d
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (G01) 25d

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 270 km (168 mi) more estimated range

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
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (G45) 20d

  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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