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

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2020-2021
VS

BMW X5 (G05)

30d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2020-2023

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
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,930 kg
    4,255 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

BMW X5 (G05) 30d

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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (G01)30dBMWX5 (G05)30d
Power
286hp213kW
286hp213kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,930kg4,255lb
2,190kg4,828lb
Gross weight
2,550kg5,622lb
2,940kg6,482lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
83.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
98.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
24.2s
Calculated
30.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
337Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
297Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,214km755mi
Calculated
1,290km802mi
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
650L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,870L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
80L

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 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMWX5 (G05)30d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 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
5.4 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.2 s
30.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30d
286 hp
213 kW
BMWX5 (G05)30d
286 hp
213 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30d
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
BMWX5 (G05)30d
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30d
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
BMWX5 (G05)30d
2,190 kg
4,828 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
245 km/h
152 mph
BMWX5 (G05)30d
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30d5.7 s
BMWX5 (G05)30d6.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G01) 30d and BMW X5 (G05) 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 (G01)30d
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMWX5 (G05)30d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (G01) 30d and BMW X5 (G05) 30d: 0.6 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
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
BMWX5 (G05)30d
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30d
1,214 km
755 mi
BMWX5 (G05)30d
1,290 km
802 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (G01)30d
286 hp
213 kW
5.7 s
245 km/h
152 mph
BMWX5 (G05)30d
286 hp
213 kW
6.1 s
235 km/h
146 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
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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)30d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMWX5 (G05)30d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.7 s
BMWX5 (G05)30d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.1 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
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMWX5 (G05)30d
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (G01)30dBMWX5 (G05)30d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
2,190 kg
4,828 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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
1,214 km
755 mi
1,290 km
802 mi
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (G01) 30d

  • Is 260 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

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 76 km (47 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

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