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BMW X3 (G01) 30ivsBMW X3 (G01 LCI) · Facelift 2021 30i

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

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BMW X3 (G01)

30i

252 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turbo2017-2021
VS

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) · Facelift 2021

30i

248 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2021-2024

Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (G01) 30i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    252 hp
    188 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,790 kg
    3,946 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    890 km
    553 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (G01)30iBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
Power
252hp188kW
248hp185kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,882kg4,149lb
Gross weight
2,385kg5,258lb
2,430kg5,357lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
90.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
81.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
28.0s
Calculated
35.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
890km553mi
Calculated
663km412mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,708mm185in
4,721mm186in
Width
1,891mm74in
1,891mm74in
Height
1,676mm66in
1,676mm66in
Wheelbase
2,864mm113in
2,864mm113in
Front track-
1,621mm64in
Rear track-
1,636mm64in
Ground clearance-
204mm8in
Trunk volume
550L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
65L
CO2 emissions
168g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (G01) 30iBMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30iPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (G01) 30i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (G01)30i5,200-6,500 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i5,200-6,500 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (G01)30iBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.0 s
35.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30i
252 hp
188 kW
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
248 hp
185 kW

BMW X3 (G01) 30i has 4 hp more than BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i and BMW X3 (G01) 30i: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30i
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
1,882 kg
4,149 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)30i
240 km/h
149 mph
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30i6.3 s
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i6.3 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (G01) 30i and BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i: 2.5 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)30i
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
132 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
BMWX3 (G01)30i
890 km
553 mi
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
663 km
412 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (G01)30i
252 hp
188 kW
6.3 s
240 km/h
149 mph
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
248 hp
185 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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)30i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,721 mm
185.9 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 (G01)30i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

BMW X3 (G01) 30i 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)30i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.3 s
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.3 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)30i
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (G01)30iBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202130i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
248 hp
185 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
1,882 kg
4,149 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,721 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
Range score
890 km
553 mi
663 km
412 mi
CO2 score
168 g/km
-
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
132 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 X3 (G01) 30iBMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (G01) 30i

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 92 kg lighter
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 227 km (141 mi) more estimated range

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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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