Car comparison

BMW X3 (G01) M40i · Stage 3vsBMW X3 (G01) M40i · Stage 2vsBMW X3 (G01) M40i · Stage 1vsBMW X3 (G01) M40i

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

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BMW X3 (G01)

M40i (Stage 3)

540 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2017-2018
VS

BMW X3 (G01)

M40i (Stage 2)

468 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2017-2018
VS

BMW X3 (G01)

M40i (Stage 1)

425 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2017-2018
VS

BMW X3 (G01)

M40i

360 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (G01) M40i (Stage 3) 540 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    540 hp
    403 kW
  • Highest torque
    775 Nm
    572 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,810 kg
    3,990 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    298 hp/t
    222 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    193 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    774 km
    481 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    85/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 3)540 hpBMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 2)468 hpBMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 1)425 hpBMWX3 (G01)M40i360 hp
Power
540hp403kW+180 hp
468hp349kW+108 hp
425hp317kW+65 hp
360hp268kW
Torque
775Nm572lb-ft+275 Nm
675Nm498lb-ft+175 Nm
610Nm450lb-ft+110 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,810kg3,990lb
1,810kg3,990lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Gross weight
2,455kg5,412lb
2,455kg5,412lb
2,455kg5,412lb
2,455kg5,412lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+42 km/h
280 km/h
174 mph
+30 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+23 km/h
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
56.4s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-12.7 s
Calculated
62.5s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph-6.5 s
Calculated
66.7s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-2.3 s
Calculated
69.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s-1.1 s
4.1s-0.7 s
4.3s-0.5 s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
11.7s-7.6 s
Calculated
13.7s-5.6 s
Calculated
15.2s-4.1 s
Calculated
19.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s-1.0 s
Calculated
3.9s-0.7 s
Calculated
4.1s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s-1.4 s
Calculated
12.1s-0.9 s
Calculated
12.4s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
298hp/t222kW/t135hp/1000 lb
Calculated
259hp/t193kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
235hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
428Nm/t286lb-ft/ton
Calculated
373Nm/t250lb-ft/ton
Calculated
337Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
774km481mi
Calculated
774km481mi
Calculated
774km481mi
Calculated
774km481mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
4,716mm186in
4,716mm186in
4,716mm186in
4,716mm186in
Width
1,897mm75in
1,897mm75in
1,897mm75in
1,897mm75in
Height
1,676mm66in
1,676mm66in
1,676mm66in
1,676mm66in
Wheelbase
2,864mm113in
2,864mm113in
2,864mm113in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,610mm63in
1,610mm63in
1,610mm63in
1,610mm63in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,594mm63in
1,594mm63in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance
204mm8in
204mm8in
204mm8in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
550L
550L
550L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,600L
1,600L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
65L
65L
65L
CO2 emissions
193g/km
193g/km
193g/km
193g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (G01) M40i (Stage 3) 540 hpBMW X3 (G01) M40i (Stage 2) 468 hpBMW X3 (G01) M40i (Stage 1) 425 hpBMW X3 (G01) M40i 360 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (G01) M40i (Stage 3) 540 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G01) M40i (Stage 2) 468 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G01) M40i (Stage 1) 425 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G01) M40i 360 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 3)540 hp5,500-6,500 rpm1,520-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 2)468 hp5,500-6,500 rpm1,520-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 1)425 hp5,500-6,500 rpm1,520-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX3 (G01)M40i360 hp5,500-6,500 rpm1,520-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 3)540 hpBMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 2)468 hpBMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 1)425 hpBMWX3 (G01)M40i360 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.9 s
4.1 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.1 s
4.3 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.7 s
13.7 s
15.2 s
19.3 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.0 s
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.3 s
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.9 s
8.1 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.2 s
10.5 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
12.1 s
12.4 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
124 mph
189 km/h
118 mph
183 km/h
114 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 3)540 hp
540 hp
403 kW
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 2)468 hp
468 hp
349 kW
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 1)425 hp
425 hp
317 kW
BMWX3 (G01)M40i360 hp
360 hp
268 kW

BMW X3 (G01) M40i (Stage 3) 540 hp has 180 hp more than BMW X3 (G01) M40i 360 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (G01) M40i 360 hp and BMW X3 (G01) M40i (Stage 3) 540 hp: 180 hp (134 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 3)540 hp
775 Nm
572 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 2)468 hp
675 Nm
498 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 1)425 hp
610 Nm
450 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G01)M40i360 hp
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 3)540 hp
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 2)468 hp
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 1)425 hp
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
BMWX3 (G01)M40i360 hp
1,810 kg
3,990 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)M40i (Stage 3)540 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 2)468 hp
280 km/h
174 mph
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 1)425 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
BMWX3 (G01)M40i360 hp
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 (G01)M40i (Stage 3)540 hp3.7 s
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 2)468 hp4.1 s
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 1)425 hp4.3 s
BMWX3 (G01)M40i360 hp4.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G01) M40i (Stage 3) 540 hp and BMW X3 (G01) M40i 360 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW X3 (G01) M40i (Stage 2) 468 hp and BMW X3 (G01) M40i (Stage 1) 425 hp, separated by only 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 (G01)M40i (Stage 3)540 hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 2)468 hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 1)425 hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)M40i360 hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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)M40i (Stage 3)540 hp
298 hp/t
222 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 2)468 hp
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 1)425 hp
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G01)M40i360 hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 3)540 hp
774 km
481 mi
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 2)468 hp
774 km
481 mi
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 1)425 hp
774 km
481 mi
BMWX3 (G01)M40i360 hp
774 km
481 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 3)540 hp
540 hp
403 kW
3.7 s
292 km/h
181 mph
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 2)468 hp
468 hp
349 kW
4.1 s
280 km/h
174 mph
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 1)425 hp
425 hp
317 kW
4.3 s
273 km/h
170 mph
BMWX3 (G01)M40i360 hp
360 hp
268 kW
4.8 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 (G01)M40i (Stage 3)540 hp
Power
540 hp
403 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 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 (G01)M40i (Stage 2)468 hp
Power
468 hp
349 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 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 (G01)M40i (Stage 1)425 hp
Power
425 hp
317 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 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 (G01)M40i360 hp
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 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 (G01)M40i (Stage 3)540 hp
Power
540 hp
403 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 2)468 hp
Power
468 hp
349 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 1)425 hp
Power
425 hp
317 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)M40i360 hp
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

BMW X3 (G01) M40i (Stage 3) 540 hp 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)M40i (Stage 3)540 hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
3.7 s
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 2)468 hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
4.1 s
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 1)425 hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
4.3 s
BMWX3 (G01)M40i360 hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
4.8 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)M40i (Stage 3)540 hp
298 hp/t
222 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 2)468 hp
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 1)425 hp
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)M40i360 hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 3)540 hpBMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 2)468 hpBMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 1)425 hpBMWX3 (G01)M40i360 hp
Power
540 hp
403 kW
468 hp
349 kW
425 hp
317 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
775 Nm
572 lb-ft
675 Nm
498 lb-ft
610 Nm
450 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.1 s
4.3 s
4.8 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
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
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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
Range score
774 km
481 mi
774 km
481 mi
774 km
481 mi
774 km
481 mi
CO2 score
193 g/km
193 g/km
193 g/km
193 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
298 hp/t
222 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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) M40i (Stage 3) 540 hpBMW X3 (G01) M40i (Stage 2) 468 hpBMW X3 (G01) M40i (Stage 1) 425 hpBMW X3 (G01) M40i 360 hp
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,205 LC/year2,205 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (G01) M40i (Stage 3) 540 hp

  • Has 72 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 40 hp/t better power-to-weight

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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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