BMW Z4 2006 vs BMW X3 2004
| Body: | Coupe | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 15 NM more than BMW X3. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 12.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 12.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that by driving the BMW Z4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 550 km in combined cycle | |
| 560 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW Z4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 460'000 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 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 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. BMW Z4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.27 m | 1.67 m | |
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BMW Z4 is smaller. BMW Z4 is 47 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 7 cm narrower, while the height of BMW Z4 is 40 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1560 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 2.2 metres less than that of the BMW X3, which means BMW Z4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`280 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| BMW Z4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW X3, so BMW Z4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 4800 | |
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