BMW X3 2009 vs BMW X3 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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BMW X3 2004 is a more dynamic driving. BMW X3 2009 engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW X3 2004, but torque is 20 NM more than BMW X3 2004. Due to the lower power, BMW X3 2009 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 2009 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X3 2009 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3 2004, which means that by driving the BMW X3 2009 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 2009 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3 2004. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X3 2009 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW X3 2004 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X3 2009 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.67 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X3 2009 is 1 cm longer than the BMW X3 2004, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1560 litres | 1560 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 2009 is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW X3 2004. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`265 | 2`255 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | BMW X3 2009 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 2004 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than BMW X3 2009, so BMW X3 2009 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 4800 | |
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