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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)

531 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2018-2019
VS

BMW X3 (G01)

M40i (Stage 2)

460 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2018-2019
VS

BMW X3 (G01)

M40i (Stage 1)

418 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2018-2019
VS

BMW X3 (G01)

M40i

354 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (G01) M40i (Stage 3) 531 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    531 hp
    396 kW
  • Highest torque
    775 Nm
    572 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,810 kg
    3,990 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    293 hp/t
    219 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    207 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    85/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 3)531 hpBMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 2)460 hpBMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 1)418 hpBMWX3 (G01)M40i354 hp
Power
531hp396kW+177 hp
460hp343kW+106 hp
418hp311kW+64 hp
354hp264kW
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
272 km/h
169 mph
+22 km/h
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
56.9s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-12.6 s
Calculated
63.0s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph-6.5 s
Calculated
66.8s99% target: 269 km/h / 167 mph-2.6 s
Calculated
69.4s99% 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
11.8s-7.6 s
Calculated
13.8s-5.6 s
Calculated
15.3s-4.0 s
Calculated
19.4s
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
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s-1.4 s
Calculated
12.1s-0.9 s
Calculated
12.5s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
293hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
254hp/t190kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
231hp/t172kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/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
714km444mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
714km444mi
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
1,615mm64in
1,615mm64in
1,615mm64in
1,615mm64in
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
207g/km
207g/km
207g/km
207g/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) 531 hpBMW X3 (G01) M40i (Stage 2) 460 hpBMW X3 (G01) M40i (Stage 1) 418 hpBMW X3 (G01) M40i 354 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (G01) M40i (Stage 3) 531 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G01) M40i (Stage 2) 460 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G01) M40i (Stage 1) 418 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G01) M40i 354 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 3)531 hp5,500-6,500 rpm1,520-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 2)460 hp5,500-6,500 rpm1,520-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 1)418 hp5,500-6,500 rpm1,520-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX3 (G01)M40i354 hp5,500-6,500 rpm1,520-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 3)531 hpBMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 2)460 hpBMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 1)418 hpBMWX3 (G01)M40i354 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
11.8 s
13.8 s
15.3 s
19.4 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
272 km/h
169 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
5.2 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
12.5 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
124 mph
189 km/h
117 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)531 hp
531 hp
396 kW
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 2)460 hp
460 hp
343 kW
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 1)418 hp
418 hp
311 kW
BMWX3 (G01)M40i354 hp
354 hp
264 kW

BMW X3 (G01) M40i (Stage 3) 531 hp has 177 hp more than BMW X3 (G01) M40i 354 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (G01) M40i 354 hp and BMW X3 (G01) M40i (Stage 3) 531 hp: 177 hp (132 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 3)531 hp
775 Nm
572 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 2)460 hp
675 Nm
498 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 1)418 hp
610 Nm
450 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G01)M40i354 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)531 hp
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 2)460 hp
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 1)418 hp
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
BMWX3 (G01)M40i354 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)531 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 2)460 hp
280 km/h
174 mph
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 1)418 hp
272 km/h
169 mph
BMWX3 (G01)M40i354 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)531 hp3.7 s
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 2)460 hp4.1 s
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 1)418 hp4.3 s
BMWX3 (G01)M40i354 hp4.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G01) M40i (Stage 3) 531 hp and BMW X3 (G01) M40i 354 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW X3 (G01) M40i (Stage 2) 460 hp and BMW X3 (G01) M40i (Stage 1) 418 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)531 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 2)460 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 1)418 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)M40i354 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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)531 hp
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 2)460 hp
254 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 1)418 hp
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G01)M40i354 hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 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)531 hp
714 km
444 mi
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 2)460 hp
714 km
444 mi
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 1)418 hp
714 km
444 mi
BMWX3 (G01)M40i354 hp
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 3)531 hp
531 hp
396 kW
3.7 s
292 km/h
181 mph
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 2)460 hp
460 hp
343 kW
4.1 s
280 km/h
174 mph
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 1)418 hp
418 hp
311 kW
4.3 s
272 km/h
169 mph
BMWX3 (G01)M40i354 hp
354 hp
264 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)531 hp
Power
531 hp
396 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)460 hp
Power
460 hp
343 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)418 hp
Power
418 hp
311 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 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)M40i354 hp
Power
354 hp
264 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)531 hp
Power
531 hp
396 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 2)460 hp
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 1)418 hp
Power
418 hp
311 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)M40i354 hp
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

BMW X3 (G01) M40i (Stage 3) 531 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)531 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
3.7 s
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 2)460 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.1 s
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 1)418 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.3 s
BMWX3 (G01)M40i354 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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)531 hp
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 2)460 hp
254 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 1)418 hp
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)M40i354 hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 3)531 hpBMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 2)460 hpBMWX3 (G01)M40i (Stage 1)418 hpBMWX3 (G01)M40i354 hp
Power
531 hp
396 kW
460 hp
343 kW
418 hp
311 kW
354 hp
264 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
272 km/h
169 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
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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
714 km
444 mi
714 km
444 mi
714 km
444 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
207 g/km
207 g/km
207 g/km
207 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
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
254 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 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) 531 hpBMW X3 (G01) M40i (Stage 2) 460 hpBMW X3 (G01) M40i (Stage 1) 418 hpBMW X3 (G01) M40i 354 hp
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,389 LC/year2,389 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (G01) M40i (Stage 3) 531 hp

  • Has 71 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 39 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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