Car comparison

BMW X3 (G01) 25dvsBMW X5 (G05) 25d

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 X5 (G05)

25d

231 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2019-2023

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
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    150 g/km
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

BMW X5 (G05) 25d

  • Best estimated range
    1,290 km
    802 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (G01)25dBMWX5 (G05)25d
Power
231hp172kW
231hp172kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,765kg3,891lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Gross weight
2,435kg5,368lb
2,820kg6,217lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
89.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
111.1s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
32.7s
Calculated
44.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
283Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,193km741mi
Calculated
1,290km802mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,708mm185in
4,922mm194in
Width
1,891mm74in
2,004mm79in
Height
1,676mm66in
1,745mm69in
Wheelbase
2,864mm113in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,620mm64in
-
Rear track
1,636mm64in
-
Ground clearance
204mm8in
-
Trunk volume
550L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,870L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
80L
CO2 emissions
150g/km
162g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (G01) 25dBMW X5 (G05) 25dPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (G01) 25d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (G05) 25d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (G01)25d4,400 rpm2,000 rpm4,650 rpm
BMWX5 (G05)25d4,400 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (G01)25dBMWX5 (G05)25d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.7 s
44.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.4 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
BMWX5 (G05)25d
231 hp
172 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
BMWX5 (G05)25d
450 Nm
332 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
BMWX5 (G05)25d
2,070 kg
4,564 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
BMWX5 (G05)25d
222 km/h
138 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
BMWX5 (G05)25d7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G01) 25d and BMW X5 (G05) 25d: 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)25d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMWX5 (G05)25d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (G01) 25d and BMW X5 (G05) 25d: 0.5 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
BMWX3 (G01)25d
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
BMWX5 (G05)25d
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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
BMWX5 (G05)25d
1,290 km
802 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
BMWX5 (G05)25d
231 hp
172 kW
7.5 s
222 km/h
138 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
BMWX5 (G05)25d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,745 mm
68.7 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
BMWX5 (G05)25d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
BMWX5 (G05)25d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.5 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
BMWX5 (G05)25d
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (G01)25dBMWX5 (G05)25d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
2,070 kg
4,564 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,745 mm
68.7 in
Range score
1,193 km
741 mi
1,290 km
802 mi
CO2 score
150 g/km
162 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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 X5 (G05) 25d
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (G01) 25d

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 305 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 12 g/km less CO2

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW X5 (G05) 25d

  • Has 97 km (60 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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