Car comparison

BMW X3 (G01) 30dvsBMW X5 (G05) 30d

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

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BMW X3 (G01)

30d

265 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2017-2020
VS

BMW X5 (G05)

30d

265 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2018-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW X3 (G01) 30d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    158 g/km
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

BMW X5 (G05) 30d

  • Best estimated range
    1,176 km
    731 mi
  • Largest trunk
    645 L
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (G01)30dBMWX5 (G05)30d
Power
265hp198kW
265hp198kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,820kg4,012lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Gross weight
2,500kg5,512lb
2,860kg6,305lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
79.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
98.5s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
25.2s
Calculated
34.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton
Calculated
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,133km704mi
Calculated
1,176km731mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu 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
1,666mm66in
Rear track
1,636mm64in
1,685mm66in
Ground clearance
204mm8in
214mm8in
Trunk volume
550L
645L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,860L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
80L
CO2 emissions
158g/km
179g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (G01) 30dBMW X5 (G05) 30dPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (G01) 30d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (G05) 30d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (G01)30d4,000 rpm2,000-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMWX5 (G05)30d4,000 rpm2,000-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (G01)30dBMWX5 (G05)30d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.2 s
34.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30d
265 hp
198 kW
BMWX5 (G05)30d
265 hp
198 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30d
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
BMWX5 (G05)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 (G01)30d
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
BMWX5 (G05)30d
2,110 kg
4,652 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)30d
240 km/h
149 mph
BMWX5 (G05)30d
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
BMWX3 (G01)30d5.8 s
BMWX5 (G05)30d6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G01) 30d and BMW X5 (G05) 30d: 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)30d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMWX5 (G05)30d
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (G01) 30d and BMW X5 (G05) 30d: 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)30d
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
BMWX5 (G05)30d
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30d
1,133 km
704 mi
BMWX5 (G05)30d
1,176 km
731 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (G01)30d
265 hp
198 kW
5.8 s
240 km/h
149 mph
BMWX5 (G05)30d
265 hp
198 kW
6.5 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
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
BMWX5 (G05)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
645 L
22.8 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)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
BMWX5 (G05)30d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

BMW X3 (G01) 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
BMWX3 (G01)30d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.8 s
BMWX5 (G05)30d
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.5 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)30d
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMWX5 (G05)30d
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (G01)30dBMWX5 (G05)30d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
645 L
22.8 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,745 mm
68.7 in
Range score
1,133 km
704 mi
1,176 km
731 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
179 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
645 L
22.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 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) 30dBMW X5 (G05) 30d
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (G01) 30d

  • Is 290 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 21 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) 30d

  • Has 43 km (27 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 95 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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