BMW X3 (G45)
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Comparison overview
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BMW X3 (G45) M50 (Stage 3) 572 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.6 s
- Fastest top speed319 km/h198 mph
- Most powerful572 hp426 kW
- Highest torque837 Nm617 lb-ft
- Lightest1,980 kg4,365 lb
- Best power-to-weight289 hp/t215 kW/t3.5 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34.0 mpg UK
- Best estimated range783 km487 mi
- Largest trunk570 L
- Best overall score88/100
- Best performance score92/100
- Best economy score85/100
- Best practicality score78/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 3)572 hp | BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 2)495 hp | BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 1)450 hp | BMWX3 (G45)M50381 hp |
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| Power | 572hp426kW+191 hp | 495hp369kW+114 hp | 450hp335kW+69 hp | 381hp284kW |
| Torque | 837Nm617lb-ft+297 Nm | 729Nm538lb-ft+189 Nm | 659Nm486lb-ft+119 Nm | 540Nm398lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,980kg4,365lb | 1,980kg4,365lb | 1,980kg4,365lb | 1,980kg4,365lb |
| Gross weight | 2,625kg5,787lb | 2,625kg5,787lb | 2,625kg5,787lb | 2,625kg5,787lb |
| Top speed | 319 km/h 198 mph | 303 km/h 188 mph | 293 km/h 182 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 57.6s99% target: 316 km/h / 196 mph-8.2 s Calculated | 63.0s99% target: 300 km/h / 186 mph-2.8 s Calculated | 66.5s99% target: 290 km/h / 180 mph+0.7 s Calculated | 65.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.6s-1.0 s | 3.9s-0.7 s | 4.2s-0.4 s | 4.6s |
| 0-200 km/h | 10.4s-6.6 s Calculated | 12.1s-4.9 s Calculated | 13.4s-3.7 s Calculated | 17.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.4s-1.0 s Calculated | 3.7s-0.6 s Calculated | 4.0s-0.4 s Calculated | 4.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK | 8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK | 8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK | 8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.3s-1.5 s Calculated | 11.8s-1.0 s Calculated | 12.1s-0.6 s Calculated | 12.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 289hp/t215kW/t131hp/1000 lb Calculated | 250hp/t187kW/t113hp/1000 lb Calculated | 227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb Calculated | 192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 423Nm/t283lb-ft/ton Calculated | 368Nm/t246lb-ft/ton Calculated | 333Nm/t223lb-ft/ton Calculated | 273Nm/t182lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 783km487mi Calculated | 783km487mi Calculated | 783km487mi Calculated | 783km487mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,998cc183cu in | 2,998cc183cu in | 2,998cc183cu in | 2,998cc183cu in |
| Length | 4,755mm187in | 4,755mm187in | 4,755mm187in | 4,755mm187in |
| Width | 1,920mm76in | 1,920mm76in | 1,920mm76in | 1,920mm76in |
| Height | 1,660mm65in | 1,660mm65in | 1,660mm65in | 1,660mm65in |
| Wheelbase | 2,865mm113in | 2,865mm113in | 2,865mm113in | 2,865mm113in |
| Front track | 1,622mm64in | 1,622mm64in | 1,622mm64in | 1,622mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,623mm64in | 1,623mm64in | 1,623mm64in | 1,623mm64in |
| Ground clearance | 216mm9in | 216mm9in | 216mm9in | 216mm9in |
| Trunk volume | 570L | 570L | 570L | 570L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,700L | 1,700L | 1,700L | 1,700L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 65L | 65L | 65L | 65L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- BMW X3 (G45) M50 (Stage 3) 572 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW X3 (G45) M50 (Stage 2) 495 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW X3 (G45) M50 (Stage 1) 450 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW X3 (G45) M50 381 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 3)572 hp | 5,200-6,250 rpm | 1,900-4,800 rpm | 6,500 rpm |
| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 2)495 hp | 5,200-6,250 rpm | 1,900-4,800 rpm | 6,500 rpm |
| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 1)450 hp | 5,200-6,250 rpm | 1,900-4,800 rpm | 6,500 rpm |
| BMWX3 (G45)M50381 hp | 5,200-6,250 rpm | 1,900-4,800 rpm | 6,500 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 3)572 hp | BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 2)495 hp | BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 1)450 hp | BMWX3 (G45)M50381 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.4 s | 3.7 s | 4.0 s | 4.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.6 s | 3.9 s | 4.2 s | 4.6 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 10.4 s | 12.1 s | 13.4 s | 17.0 s |
| Top speed | 319 km/h 198 mph | 303 km/h 188 mph | 293 km/h 182 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 1.9 s | 2.0 s | 2.0 s | 2.1 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.0 s | 5.2 s | 5.3 s | 5.5 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.5 s | 7.8 s | 8.0 s | 8.3 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.6 s | 10.0 s | 10.2 s | 10.7 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.3 s | 11.8 s | 12.1 s | 12.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 209 km/h 130 mph | 198 km/h 123 mph | 191 km/h 119 mph | 178 km/h 111 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 3)572 hp | 572 hp 426 kW |
| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 2)495 hp | 495 hp 369 kW |
| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 1)450 hp | 450 hp 335 kW |
| BMWX3 (G45)M50381 hp | 381 hp 284 kW |
BMW X3 (G45) M50 (Stage 3) 572 hp has 191 hp more than BMW X3 (G45) M50 381 hp.
The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (G45) M50 381 hp and BMW X3 (G45) M50 (Stage 3) 572 hp: 191 hp (142 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 3)572 hp | 837 Nm 617 lb-ft |
| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 2)495 hp | 729 Nm 538 lb-ft |
| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 1)450 hp | 659 Nm 486 lb-ft |
| BMWX3 (G45)M50381 hp | 540 Nm 398 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 3)572 hp | 1,980 kg 4,365 lb |
| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 2)495 hp | 1,980 kg 4,365 lb |
| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 1)450 hp | 1,980 kg 4,365 lb |
| BMWX3 (G45)M50381 hp | 1,980 kg 4,365 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 3)572 hp | 319 km/h 198 mph |
| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 2)495 hp | 303 km/h 188 mph |
| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 1)450 hp | 293 km/h 182 mph |
| BMWX3 (G45)M50381 hp | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 3)572 hp | 3.6 s |
| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 2)495 hp | 3.9 s |
| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 1)450 hp | 4.2 s |
| BMWX3 (G45)M50381 hp | 4.6 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G45) M50 (Stage 3) 572 hp and BMW X3 (G45) M50 381 hp: 1.0 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are BMW X3 (G45) M50 (Stage 2) 495 hp and BMW X3 (G45) M50 (Stage 1) 450 hp, separated by only 0.2 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 3)572 hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK |
| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 2)495 hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK |
| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 1)450 hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK |
| BMWX3 (G45)M50381 hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 3)572 hp | 289 hp/t 215 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp |
| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 2)495 hp | 250 hp/t 187 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp |
| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 1)450 hp | 227 hp/t 169 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp |
| BMWX3 (G45)M50381 hp | 192 hp/t 143 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 3)572 hp | 783 km 487 mi |
| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 2)495 hp | 783 km 487 mi |
| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 1)450 hp | 783 km 487 mi |
| BMWX3 (G45)M50381 hp | 783 km 487 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 3)572 hp | 572 hp 426 kW | 3.6 s | 319 km/h 198 mph |
| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 2)495 hp | 495 hp 369 kW | 3.9 s | 303 km/h 188 mph |
| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 1)450 hp | 450 hp 335 kW | 4.2 s | 293 km/h 182 mph |
| BMWX3 (G45)M50381 hp | 381 hp 284 kW | 4.6 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 3)572 hp |
| 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 2)495 hp |
| 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 1)450 hp |
| 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMWX3 (G45)M50381 hp |
| 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW X3 (G45) M50 (Stage 3) 572 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 3)572 hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | 3.6 s |
| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 2)495 hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | 3.9 s |
| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 1)450 hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | 4.2 s |
| BMWX3 (G45)M50381 hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | 4.6 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 3)572 hp | 289 hp/t 215 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK |
| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 2)495 hp | 250 hp/t 187 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK |
| BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 1)450 hp | 227 hp/t 169 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK |
| BMWX3 (G45)M50381 hp | 192 hp/t 143 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 3)572 hp | BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 2)495 hp | BMWX3 (G45)M50 (Stage 1)450 hp | BMWX3 (G45)M50381 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 572 hp 426 kW | 495 hp 369 kW | 450 hp 335 kW | 381 hp 284 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 837 Nm 617 lb-ft | 729 Nm 538 lb-ft | 659 Nm 486 lb-ft | 540 Nm 398 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.6 s | 3.9 s | 4.2 s | 4.6 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 319 km/h 198 mph | 303 km/h 188 mph | 293 km/h 182 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,980 kg 4,365 lb | 1,980 kg 4,365 lb | 1,980 kg 4,365 lb | 1,980 kg 4,365 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 783 km 487 mi | 783 km 487 mi | 783 km 487 mi | 783 km 487 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 570 L 20.1 cu ft | 570 L 20.1 cu ft | 570 L 20.1 cu ft | 570 L 20.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 289 hp/t 215 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp | 250 hp/t 187 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | 227 hp/t 169 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | 192 hp/t 143 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW X3 (G45) M50 (Stage 3) 572 hp | BMW X3 (G45) M50 (Stage 2) 495 hp | BMW X3 (G45) M50 (Stage 1) 450 hp | BMW X3 (G45) M50 381 hp |
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| Consumption | 8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK | 8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK | 8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK | 8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 14.53 LC100 km | 14.53 LC100 km | 14.53 LC100 km | 14.53 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 23.38 LC100 mi | 23.38 LC100 mi | 23.38 LC100 mi | 23.38 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal | 1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal | 1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal | 1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,179 LC/year | 2,179 LC/year | 2,179 LC/year | 2,179 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW X3 (G45) M50 (Stage 3) 572 hp
- Has 76 hp more
- Has 108 Nm more
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
- Has 38 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
BMW X3 (G45) M50 (Stage 2) 495 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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