Car comparison

BMW X3 (G01) M40ivsBMW X5 (F15) M50d

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

New comparison

BMW X3 (G01)

M40i

360 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2017-2018
VS

BMW X5 (F15)

M50d

381 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2013-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW X5 (F15) M50d

  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Highest torque
    740 Nm
    546 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    177 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,269 km
    788 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

BMW X3 (G01) M40i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Lightest
    1,810 kg
    3,990 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    199 hp/t
    148 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (G01)M40iBMWX5 (F15)M50d
Power
360hp268kW
381hp284kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
740Nm546lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
2,190kg4,828lb
Gross weight
2,455kg5,412lb
2,900kg6,393lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
69.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
91.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
19.3s
Calculated
23.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
338Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
774km481mi
Calculated
1,269km788mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,716mm186in
4,886mm192in
Width
1,897mm75in
1,938mm76in
Height
1,676mm66in
1,762mm69in
Wheelbase
2,864mm113in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,610mm63in
1,662mm65in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,702mm67in
Ground clearance
204mm8in
209mm8in
Trunk volume
550L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,870L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
85L
CO2 emissions
193g/km
177g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (G01) M40iBMW X5 (F15) M50dPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (G01) M40i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (F15) M50d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (G01)M40i5,500-6,500 rpm1,520-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX5 (F15)M50d4,000-4,400 rpm2,000-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (G01)M40iBMWX5 (F15)M50d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.3 s
23.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)M40i
360 hp
268 kW
BMWX5 (F15)M50d
381 hp
284 kW

BMW X5 (F15) M50d has 21 hp more than BMW X3 (G01) M40i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (G01) M40i and BMW X5 (F15) M50d: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)M40i
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
BMWX5 (F15)M50d
740 Nm
546 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)M40i
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
BMWX5 (F15)M50d
2,190 kg
4,828 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
250 km/h
155 mph
BMWX5 (F15)M50d
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)M40i4.8 s
BMWX5 (F15)M50d5.3 s

Although BMW X5 (F15) M50d has more power, BMW X3 (G01) M40i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G01) M40i and BMW X5 (F15) M50d: 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)M40i
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
BMWX5 (F15)M50d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X5 (F15) M50d and BMW X3 (G01) M40i: 1.7 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)M40i
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
BMWX5 (F15)M50d
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)M40i
774 km
481 mi
BMWX5 (F15)M50d
1,269 km
788 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (G01)M40i
360 hp
268 kW
4.8 s
250 km/h
155 mph
BMWX5 (F15)M50d
381 hp
284 kW
5.3 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
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
BMWX5 (F15)M50d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,886 mm
192.4 in
Height
1,762 mm
69.4 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)M40i
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
BMWX5 (F15)M50d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

BMW X5 (F15) M50d 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
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
4.8 s
BMWX5 (F15)M50d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.3 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
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
BMWX5 (F15)M50d
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (G01)M40iBMWX5 (F15)M50d
Power
360 hp
268 kW
381 hp
284 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
740 Nm
546 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
2,190 kg
4,828 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,886 mm
192.4 in
Height
1,762 mm
69.4 in
Range score
774 km
481 mi
1,269 km
788 mi
CO2 score
193 g/km
177 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 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) M40iBMW X5 (F15) M50d
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (G01) M40i

  • Is 380 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW X5 (F15) M50d

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 240 Nm more
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 495 km (307 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 16 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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