Car comparison

BMW X3 M (F97) 3.0vsBMW X5 (G05) 50i

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

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BMW X3 M (F97)

3.0

480 hp2993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2019-2021
VS

BMW X5 (G05)

50i

462 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2018-2019

Comparison overview

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

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BMW X3 M (F97) 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    480 hp
    358 kW
  • Lightest
    1,970 kg
    4,343 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    244 hp/t
    182 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    239 g/km
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

BMW X5 (G05) 50i

  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    716 km
    445 mi
  • Largest trunk
    645 L
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 M (F97)3.0BMWX5 (G05)50i
Power
480hp358kW
462hp345kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,286kg5,040lb
Gross weight
2,500kg5,512lb
2,930kg6,460lb
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
63.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
78.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
15.9s
Calculated
18.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
244hp/t182kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
305Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
619km385mi
Calculated
716km445mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
4,726mm186in
4,922mm194in
Width
1,897mm75in
2,004mm79in
Height
1,667mm66in
1,745mm69in
Wheelbase
2,864mm113in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,623mm64in
1,678mm66in
Rear track
1,602mm63in
1,697mm67in
Ground clearance-
214mm8in
Trunk volume
550L
645L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,860L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
83L
CO2 emissions
239g/km
264g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 M (F97) 3.0BMW X5 (G05) 50iPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 M (F97) 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (G05) 50i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 M (F97)3.06,250 rpm2,600-5,600 rpm6,500 rpm
BMWX5 (G05)50i5,250-6,000 rpm1,500-4,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 M (F97)3.0BMWX5 (G05)50i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.9 s
18.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
173 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 M (F97)3.0
480 hp
358 kW
BMWX5 (G05)50i
462 hp
345 kW

BMW X3 M (F97) 3.0 has 18 hp more than BMW X5 (G05) 50i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X5 (G05) 50i and BMW X3 M (F97) 3.0: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 M (F97)3.0
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
BMWX5 (G05)50i
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 M (F97)3.0
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
BMWX5 (G05)50i
2,286 kg
5,040 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 M (F97)3.0
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX5 (G05)50i
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 M (F97)3.04.2 s
BMWX5 (G05)50i4.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 M (F97) 3.0 and BMW X5 (G05) 50i: 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 M (F97)3.0
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
BMWX5 (G05)50i
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 M (F97) 3.0 and BMW X5 (G05) 50i: 1.1 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 M (F97)3.0
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
BMWX5 (G05)50i
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 M (F97)3.0
619 km
385 mi
BMWX5 (G05)50i
716 km
445 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 M (F97)3.0
480 hp
358 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX5 (G05)50i
462 hp
345 kW
4.7 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 M (F97)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,726 mm
186.1 in
Height
1,667 mm
65.6 in
BMWX5 (G05)50i
Power
462 hp
345 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
645 L
22.8 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,745 mm
68.7 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 M (F97)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
BMWX5 (G05)50i
Power
462 hp
345 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

BMW X3 M (F97) 3.0 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 M (F97)3.0
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
4.2 s
BMWX5 (G05)50i
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
4.7 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 M (F97)3.0
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
BMWX5 (G05)50i
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 M (F97)3.0BMWX5 (G05)50i
Power
480 hp
358 kW
462 hp
345 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
2,286 kg
5,040 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,726 mm
186.1 in
Height
1,667 mm
65.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
645 L
22.8 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,745 mm
68.7 in
Range score
619 km
385 mi
716 km
445 mi
CO2 score
239 g/km
264 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
645 L
22.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 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 M (F97) 3.0BMW X5 (G05) 50i
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 M (F97) 3.0

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Is 316 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 42 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 25 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW X5 (G05) 50i

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 96 km (60 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 95 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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