BMW X3 xDrive30i vs BMW X5 xDrive40i

BMW X3 xDrive30i

Suv · Gasoline · AWD

BMW X5 xDrive40i

Suv · Gasoline · AWD

Car A

BMW X3 xDrive30i

The 2021 BMW X3 xDrive30i blends all‑weather AWD confidence, brisk 6.1 s acceleration, and room for five with 550 L of cargo space, suiting growing families and road trips. It leans on reliability and safety strengths over hardcore performance or maximum cargo capacity, and offers good value in its segment.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety8 L/100kmAWD

Car B

BMW X5 xDrive40i

The BMW X5 xDrive40i is a well-rounded AWD SUV that blends strong performance with family-ready space and a safety-focused character. It suits growing families and road trips, offering good value in its segment if efficiency and tight-city maneuvering aren't priorities.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety340 hpAWD

Why compared performance gapsame body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seats

Usage fit

Family 75 / 79

City 44 / 26

Budget / value 58 / 47

Road trip 62 / 76

Performance 33 / 38

Cargo 38 / 44

Practical 55 / 54

Premium 49 / 61

Winter 76 / 80

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW X3 xDrive30i · Orange = BMW X5 xDrive40i

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW X3 xDrive30i BMW X5 xDrive40i

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Pros & cons

BMW X3 xDrive30i

AWD stability supports winter and mixed‑weather driving
Room for five and 550 L cargo make family use and road trips easy
Brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.1 s without excessive fuel use (8 L/100 km)
Good value in its segment at this price point
Performance‑focused drivers may want more power and sharper dynamics
Cargo needs beyond 550 L may exceed its space
Gasoline‑only powertrain lacks hybrid‑level efficiency
Seats five only; no third‑row option

BMW X5 xDrive40i

AWD traction adds confidence in winter and variable conditions
Strong, smooth acceleration for easy highway merging and passing
Generous 650 L cargo area supports family gear and road trips
Good value in its segment with reliability and safety as priorities
Combined consumption of 10.5 may not satisfy efficiency-minded buyers
Large SUV footprint is less convenient for frequent city driving
Seats five only; no third row for larger families
Not aimed at performance driving despite brisk 0–100

Verdict

Pick BMW X3 xDrive30i if…

Best fuel economy

BMW X3 xDrive30i uses 8.0 L/100km vs 10.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick BMW X5 xDrive40i if…

More power

BMW X5 xDrive40i puts out 340 hp vs 245 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

BMW X3 xDrive30i

BMW X5 xDrive40i

Verdict

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