Car comparison

BMW X3 (G01) M40dvsBMW X3 (G45) 40d

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

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BMW X3 (G01)

M40d

326 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2018-2020
VS

BMW X3 (G45)

40d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2025-present

Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (G01) M40d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    326 hp
    243 kW
  • Highest torque
    680 Nm
    502 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,895 kg
    4,178 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    172 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,046 km
    650 mi
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (G01)M40dBMWX3 (G45)40d
Power
326hp243kW
286hp213kW
Torque
680Nm502lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
1,975kg4,354lb
Gross weight
2,550kg5,622lb
2,620kg5,776lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
73.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
76.3s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
20.1s
Calculated
22.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
359Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,046km650mi
Calculated
896km556mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,716mm186in
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
68L
60L
CO2 emissions
172g/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) M40dBMW X3 (G45) 40dPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (G01) M40d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G45) 40d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (G01)M40d4,400 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,650 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)M40dBMWX3 (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
20.1 s
22.6 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
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
13.2 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
326 hp
243 kW
BMWX3 (G45)40d
286 hp
213 kW

BMW X3 (G01) M40d has 40 hp more than BMW X3 (G45) 40d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (G45) 40d and BMW X3 (G01) M40d: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
680 Nm
502 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)M40d
1,895 kg
4,178 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)M40d
250 km/h
155 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)M40d4.9 s
BMWX3 (G45)40d5.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G01) M40d 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)M40d
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G45)40d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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)M40d
1,046 km
650 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)M40d
326 hp
243 kW
4.9 s
250 km/h
155 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)M40d
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 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)M40d
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 (G01) M40d 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)M40d
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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)M40d
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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)M40dBMWX3 (G45)40d
Power
326 hp
243 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
4,716 mm
185.7 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
1,046 km
650 mi
896 km
556 mi
CO2 score
172 g/km
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Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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) M40dBMW X3 (G45) 40d
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (G01) M40d

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 151 km (94 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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (G45) 40d

  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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