Car comparison

BMW X6 (G06) 30dvsBMW X3 (G01) 25d

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

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BMW X6 (G06)

30d

265 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2019-2020
VS

BMW X3 (G01)

25d

231 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2018-2021

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW X6 (G06) 30d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    1,212 km
    753 mi
  • Largest trunk
    580 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

BMW X3 (G01) 25d

  • 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 economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX6 (G06)30dBMWX3 (G01)25d
Power
265hp198kW
231hp172kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
2,110kg4,652lb
1,765kg3,891lb
Gross weight
2,660kg5,864lb
2,435kg5,368lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
98.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
89.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
34.1s
Calculated
32.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
283Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,212km753mi
Calculated
1,193km741mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,935mm194in
4,708mm185in
Width
2,004mm79in
1,891mm74in
Height
1,696mm67in
1,676mm66in
Wheelbase
2,975mm117in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,678mm66in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,698mm67in
1,636mm64in
Ground clearance
216mm9in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
580L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,530L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
68L
CO2 emissions
172g/km
150g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X6 (G06) 30dBMW X3 (G01) 25dPowerTorque
  • BMW X6 (G06) 30d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G01) 25d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX6 (G06)30d4,000 rpm2,000-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMWX3 (G01)25d4,400 rpm2,000 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX6 (G06)30dBMWX3 (G01)25d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.1 s
32.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (G06)30d
265 hp
198 kW
BMWX3 (G01)25d
231 hp
172 kW

BMW X6 (G06) 30d has 34 hp more than BMW X3 (G01) 25d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (G01) 25d and BMW X6 (G06) 30d: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (G06)30d
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G01)25d
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (G06)30d
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
BMWX3 (G01)25d
1,765 kg
3,891 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (G06)30d
230 km/h
143 mph
BMWX3 (G01)25d
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (G06)30d6.5 s
BMWX3 (G01)25d6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X6 (G06) 30d and BMW X3 (G01) 25d: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (G06)30d
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)25d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (G01) 25d and BMW X6 (G06) 30d: 0.9 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
BMWX6 (G06)30d
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G01)25d
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (G06)30d
1,212 km
753 mi
BMWX3 (G01)25d
1,193 km
741 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX6 (G06)30d
265 hp
198 kW
6.5 s
230 km/h
143 mph
BMWX3 (G01)25d
231 hp
172 kW
6.8 s
230 km/h
143 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
BMWX6 (G06)30d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,935 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,696 mm
66.8 in
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

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
BMWX6 (G06)30d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
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

BMW X6 (G06) 30d 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
BMWX6 (G06)30d
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.5 s
BMWX3 (G01)25d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.8 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
BMWX6 (G06)30d
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX6 (G06)30dBMWX3 (G01)25d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,935 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,696 mm
66.8 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
1,212 km
753 mi
1,193 km
741 mi
CO2 score
172 g/km
150 g/km
Trunk score
580 L
20.5 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 X6 (G06) 30dBMW X3 (G01) 25d
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X6 (G06) 30d

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 km (12 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW X3 (G01) 25d

  • Is 345 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 22 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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