Car comparison

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) · Facelift 2021 M40ivsBMW X3 (G45) 40d

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

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BMW X3 (G01 LCI) · Facelift 2021

M40i

360 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2021-2024
VS

BMW X3 (G45)

40d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2025-present

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    360 hp
    268 kW
  • Lightest
    1,910 kg
    4,211 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    188 hp/t
    141 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100

BMW X3 (G45) 40d

  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40iBMWX3 (G45)40d
Power
360hp268kW
286hp213kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,975kg4,354lb
Gross weight
2,485kg5,478lb
2,620kg5,776lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
74.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
76.3s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
22.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
188hp/t141kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
262Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
684km425mi
Calculated
896km556mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,713mm186in
4,755mm187in
Width
1,897mm75in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,676mm66in
1,660mm65in
Wheelbase
2,864mm113in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,615mm64in
1,636mm64in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,681mm66in
Ground clearance
204mm8in
216mm9in
Trunk volume
550L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40iBMW X3 (G45) 40dPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G45) 40d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i5,200-6,500 rpm1,900-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX3 (G45)40d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40iBMWX3 (G45)40d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
22.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
360 hp
268 kW
BMWX3 (G45)40d
286 hp
213 kW

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i has 74 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: 74 hp (55 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G45)40d
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 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
BMWX3 (G45)40d
1,975 kg
4,354 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 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX3 (G45)40d
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i4.9 s
BMWX3 (G45)40d5.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i and BMW X3 (G45) 40d: 0.5 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 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G45)40d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (G45) 40d and BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i: 2.8 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 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
188 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G45)40d
145 hp/t
108 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 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
684 km
425 mi
BMWX3 (G45)40d
896 km
556 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
360 hp
268 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX3 (G45)40d
286 hp
213 kW
5.4 s
245 km/h
152 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 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
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

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 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
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

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 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
4.9 s
BMWX3 (G45)40d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.4 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 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
188 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40iBMWX3 (G45)40d
Power
360 hp
268 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
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
Range score
684 km
425 mi
896 km
556 mi
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
188 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 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 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40iBMW X3 (G45) 40d
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i

  • Has 74 hp more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (G45) 40d

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 211 km (131 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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