Car comparison

BMW X3 (G45) 40dvsBMW X3 (G01 LCI) · Facelift 2021 M40i

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 LCI) · Facelift 2021

M40i

382 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2021-2024

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW X3 (G45) 40d

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,975 kg
    4,354 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    896 km
    556 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Most powerful
    382 hp
    285 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (G45)40dBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
Power
286hp213kW
382hp285kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,975kg4,354lb
1,992kg4,392lb
Gross weight
2,620kg5,776lb
2,520kg5,556lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
76.3s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
56.0s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
22.6s
Calculated
24.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
896km556mi
Calculated
637km396mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
4,755mm187in
4,723mm186in
Width
1,920mm76in
1,897mm75in
Height
1,660mm65in
1,676mm66in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,636mm64in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,681mm66in
1,626mm64in
Ground clearance
216mm9in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
570L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (G45) 40dBMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40iPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (G45) 40d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i: 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 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i5,800-6,500 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (G45)40dBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.6 s
24.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
167 km/h
104 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 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
382 hp
285 kW

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i has 96 hp more than BMW X3 (G45) 40d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (G45) 40d and BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i: 96 hp (72 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 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
500 Nm
369 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 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
1,992 kg
4,392 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 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
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 (G45)40d5.4 s
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i4.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i and BMW X3 (G45) 40d: 0.9 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 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (G45) 40d and BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i: 3.5 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 (G45)40d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
637 km
396 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 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
382 hp
285 kW
4.5 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 (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 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
Power
382 hp
285 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 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
4,723 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 (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 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
Power
382 hp
285 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
4.5 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 (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 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (G45)40dBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
382 hp
285 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
4.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
1,992 kg
4,392 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
4,723 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
Range score
896 km
556 mi
637 km
396 mi
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
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (G45) 40d

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 17 kg lighter
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 258 km (160 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i

  • Has 96 hp more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 47 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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