Car comparison

BMW X3 (G45) M50vsBMW X5 (G05 LCI) · Facelift 2023 40i

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

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BMW X3 (G45)

M50

381 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2024-present
VS

BMW X5 (G05 LCI) · Facelift 2023

40i

380 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2023-2026

Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (G45) M50

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,980 kg
    4,365 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (G45)M50BMWX5 (G05 LCI)Facelift 202340i
Power
381hp284kW
380hp283kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
1,980kg4,365lb
2,165kg4,773lb
Gross weight
2,625kg5,787lb
2,885kg6,360lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
96.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
17.0s
Calculated
22.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
783km487mi
Calculated
838km521mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
4,755mm187in
4,935mm194in
Width
1,920mm76in
2,004mm79in
Height
1,660mm65in
1,765mm69in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,622mm64in
1,677mm66in
Rear track
1,623mm64in
1,698mm67in
Ground clearance
216mm9in
214mm8in
Trunk volume
570L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,870L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
83L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (G45) M50BMW X5 (G05 LCI) Facelift 2023 40iPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (G45) M50: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (G05 LCI) Facelift 2023 40i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (G45)M505,200-6,250 rpm1,900-4,800 rpm6,500 rpm
BMWX5 (G05 LCI)Facelift 202340i5,200-6,250 rpm1,850-5,000 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (G45)M50BMWX5 (G05 LCI)Facelift 202340i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.0 s
22.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G45)M50
381 hp
284 kW
BMWX5 (G05 LCI)Facelift 202340i
380 hp
283 kW

BMW X3 (G45) M50 has 1 hp more than BMW X5 (G05 LCI) Facelift 2023 40i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X5 (G05 LCI) Facelift 2023 40i and BMW X3 (G45) M50: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G45)M50
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
BMWX5 (G05 LCI)Facelift 202340i
520 Nm
384 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G45)M50
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
BMWX5 (G05 LCI)Facelift 202340i
2,165 kg
4,773 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 (G45)M50
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX5 (G05 LCI)Facelift 202340i
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G45)M504.6 s
BMWX5 (G05 LCI)Facelift 202340i5.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G45) M50 and BMW X5 (G05 LCI) Facelift 2023 40i: 0.8 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 (G45)M50
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWX5 (G05 LCI)Facelift 202340i
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (G45) M50 and BMW X5 (G05 LCI) Facelift 2023 40i: 1.6 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 (G45)M50
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMWX5 (G05 LCI)Facelift 202340i
176 hp/t
131 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 (G45)M50
783 km
487 mi
BMWX5 (G05 LCI)Facelift 202340i
838 km
521 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (G45)M50
381 hp
284 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX5 (G05 LCI)Facelift 202340i
380 hp
283 kW
5.4 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWX3 (G45)M50
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,660 mm
65.4 in
BMWX5 (G05 LCI)Facelift 202340i
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,935 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,765 mm
69.5 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 (G45)M50
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWX5 (G05 LCI)Facelift 202340i
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

BMW X3 (G45) M50 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 (G45)M50
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
4.6 s
BMWX5 (G05 LCI)Facelift 202340i
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
5.4 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 (G45)M50
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWX5 (G05 LCI)Facelift 202340i
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (G45)M50BMWX5 (G05 LCI)Facelift 202340i
Power
381 hp
284 kW
380 hp
283 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
2,165 kg
4,773 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,660 mm
65.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,935 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,765 mm
69.5 in
Range score
783 km
487 mi
838 km
521 mi
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
176 hp/t
131 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 (G45) M50BMW X5 (G05 LCI) Facelift 2023 40i
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (G45) M50

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW X5 (G05 LCI) Facelift 2023 40i

  • Has 55 km (34 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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