Car comparison

BMW X3 (G45) 40dvsBMW X3 (G01) 30d

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

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BMW X3 (G45)

40d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2025-present
VS

BMW X3 (G01)

30d

265 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2017-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (G45) 40d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

BMW X3 (G01) 30d

  • Lightest
    1,820 kg
    4,012 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,133 km
    704 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (G45)40dBMWX3 (G01)30d
Power
286hp213kW
265hp198kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,975kg4,354lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Gross weight
2,620kg5,776lb
2,500kg5,512lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
76.3s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
79.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
22.6s
Calculated
25.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
896km556mi
Calculated
1,133km704mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu 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
60L
68L
CO2 emissions-
158g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (G45) 40dBMW X3 (G01) 30dPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (G45) 40d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G01) 30d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (G45)40d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMWX3 (G01)30d4,000 rpm2,000-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (G45)40dBMWX3 (G01)30d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.6 s
25.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G45)40d
286 hp
213 kW
BMWX3 (G01)30d
265 hp
198 kW

BMW X3 (G45) 40d has 21 hp more than BMW X3 (G01) 30d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (G01) 30d and BMW X3 (G45) 40d: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G45)40d
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G01)30d
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G45)40d
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
BMWX3 (G01)30d
1,820 kg
4,012 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)40d
245 km/h
152 mph
BMWX3 (G01)30d
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 (G45)40d5.4 s
BMWX3 (G01)30d5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G45) 40d and BMW X3 (G01) 30d: 0.4 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)40d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)30d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (G01) 30d and BMW X3 (G45) 40d: 0.7 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)40d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G01)30d
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G45)40d
896 km
556 mi
BMWX3 (G01)30d
1,133 km
704 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (G45)40d
286 hp
213 kW
5.4 s
245 km/h
152 mph
BMWX3 (G01)30d
265 hp
198 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 (G45)40d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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)30d
Power
265 hp
198 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
4,708 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)40d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)30d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

BMW X3 (G45) 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 (G45)40d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.4 s
BMWX3 (G01)30d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 (G45)40d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)30d
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (G45)40dBMWX3 (G01)30d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
896 km
556 mi
1,133 km
704 mi
CO2 score
-
158 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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) 40dBMW X3 (G01) 30d
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (G45) 40d

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW X3 (G01) 30d

  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 238 km (148 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

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