Car comparison

BMW X3 (G45) M50vsBMW X3 (G01) M40d

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

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BMW X3 (G45)

M50

381 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2024-present
VS

BMW X3 (G01)

M40d

326 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2018-2020

Comparison overview

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

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BMW X3 (G45) M50

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

BMW X3 (G01) M40d

  • Highest torque
    680 Nm
    502 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,895 kg
    4,178 lb
  • 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 economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (G45)M50BMWX3 (G01)M40d
Power
381hp284kW
326hp243kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
680Nm502lb-ft
Curb weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Gross weight
2,625kg5,787lb
2,550kg5,622lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
65.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
17.0s
Calculated
20.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg 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
12.8s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
359Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
783km487mi
Calculated
1,046km650mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,755mm187in
4,716mm186in
Width
1,920mm76in
1,897mm75in
Height
1,660mm65in
1,676mm66in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,622mm64in
1,615mm64in
Rear track
1,623mm64in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance
216mm9in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
570L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
68L
CO2 emissions-
172g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (G45) M50BMW X3 (G01) M40dPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (G45) M50: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G01) M40d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (G45)M505,200-6,250 rpm1,900-4,800 rpm6,500 rpm
BMWX3 (G01)M40d4,400 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (G45)M50BMWX3 (G01)M40d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.0 s
20.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
170 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G45)M50
381 hp
284 kW
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
326 hp
243 kW

BMW X3 (G45) M50 has 55 hp more than BMW X3 (G01) M40d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (G01) M40d and BMW X3 (G45) M50: 55 hp (41 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G45)M50
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
680 Nm
502 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G45)M50
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
1,895 kg
4,178 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)M50
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G45)M504.6 s
BMWX3 (G01)M40d4.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G45) M50 and BMW X3 (G01) M40d: 0.3 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 (G45)M50
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (G01) M40d and BMW X3 (G45) M50: 1.8 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 (G45)M50
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G45)M50
783 km
487 mi
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
1,046 km
650 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (G45)M50
381 hp
284 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
326 hp
243 kW
4.9 s
250 km/h
155 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)M50
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)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

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)M50
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
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

BMW X3 (G45) M50 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)M50
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
4.6 s
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
4.9 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)M50
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (G45)M50BMWX3 (G01)M40d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
Range score
783 km
487 mi
1,046 km
650 mi
CO2 score
-
172 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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) M50BMW X3 (G01) M40d
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (G45) M50

  • Has 55 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW X3 (G01) M40d

  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 263 km (163 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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