BMW X3 2004 vs BMW X3 2006

 
BMW X3
2004 - 2006
BMW X3
2006 - 2010
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.5 Petrol2.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 192 HP218 HP
Torque: 245 NM250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.9 seconds8.5 seconds
BMW X3 2006 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW X3 2004 engine produces 26 HP less power than BMW X3 2006, whereas torque is 5 NM less than BMW X3 2006. Due to the lower power, BMW X3 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.09.3
The BMW X3 2006 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
BMW X3 2004 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3 2006, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X3 2004 could require 255 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 67 litres67 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 600 km in combined cycle720 km in combined cycle
770 km on highway910 km on highway
BMW X3 2006 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Ground clearance: 200 mm (7.9 inches)201 mm (7.9 inches)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 440'000 km350'000 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: 7 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z4Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z4
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.

Dimensions

Length: 4.56 m4.57 m
Width: 1.85 m1.85 m
Height: 1.67 m1.67 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW X3 2004 is 1 cm shorter than the BMW X3 2006, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 480 litres480 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1560 litres1560 litres
Turning diameter: 12 meters12 meters
Power steering: Hydraulic power steeringElectric power steering
Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering.
Gross weight (kg): 2`2402`260
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 48006800
Pros and Cons: BMW X3 has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • hydraulic power steering
  • lower price
BMW X3 has
  • more power
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • electric power steering
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