Car comparison

BMW X3 (G01) M40dvsBMW X5 (G05) 40i

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 X5 (G05)

40i

340 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2018-2020

Comparison overview

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

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BMW X3 (G01) M40d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    172 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,046 km
    650 mi
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

BMW X5 (G05) 40i

  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Largest trunk
    645 L
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (G01)M40dBMWX5 (G05)40i
Power
326hp243kW
340hp254kW
Torque
680Nm502lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
2,135kg4,707lb
Gross weight
2,550kg5,622lb
3,010kg6,636lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
73.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
87.7s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
20.1s
Calculated
25.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg 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
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
359Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,046km650mi
Calculated
943km586mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
4,716mm186in
4,922mm194in
Width
1,897mm75in
2,004mm79in
Height
1,676mm66in
1,745mm69in
Wheelbase
2,864mm113in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,615mm64in
1,666mm66in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,685mm66in
Ground clearance
204mm8in
214mm8in
Trunk volume
550L
645L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,860L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
68L
83L
CO2 emissions
172g/km
200g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (G01) M40dBMW X5 (G05) 40iPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (G01) M40d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (G05) 40i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (G01)M40d4,400 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,650 rpm
BMWX5 (G05)40i5,500-6,500 rpm1,500-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (G01)M40dBMWX5 (G05)40i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.1 s
25.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
243 km/h
151 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
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
326 hp
243 kW
BMWX5 (G05)40i
340 hp
254 kW

BMW X5 (G05) 40i has 14 hp more than BMW X3 (G01) M40d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (G01) M40d and BMW X5 (G05) 40i: 14 hp (10 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
BMWX5 (G05)40i
450 Nm
332 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
BMWX5 (G05)40i
2,135 kg
4,707 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
BMWX5 (G05)40i
243 km/h
151 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
BMWX5 (G05)40i5.5 s

Although BMW X5 (G05) 40i has more power, BMW X3 (G01) M40d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G01) M40d and BMW X5 (G05) 40i: 0.6 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
BMWX5 (G05)40i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (G01) M40d and BMW X5 (G05) 40i: 2.3 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)M40d
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
BMWX5 (G05)40i
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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
BMWX5 (G05)40i
943 km
586 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
BMWX5 (G05)40i
340 hp
254 kW
5.5 s
243 km/h
151 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
BMWX5 (G05)40i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
645 L
22.8 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,745 mm
68.7 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
BMWX5 (G05)40i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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
BMWX5 (G05)40i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
5.5 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 (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
BMWX5 (G05)40i
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (G01)M40dBMWX5 (G05)40i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
2,135 kg
4,707 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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
7 seats
Trunk
645 L
22.8 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,745 mm
68.7 in
Range score
1,046 km
650 mi
943 km
586 mi
CO2 score
172 g/km
200 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
645 L
22.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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 X5 (G05) 40i
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (G01) M40d

  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Is 240 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 103 km (64 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 28 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X5 (G05) 40i

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 95 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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