BMW Z4 2009 vs BMW X3 2004
| Body: | Cabrio | 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 12 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 5 NM more than BMW X3. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 11.0 | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW Z4 consumes 2.5 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 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 350'000 km | 440'000 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 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3 | Installed 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: | 4.24 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.67 m | |
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BMW Z4 is smaller. BMW Z4 is 32 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW Z4 is 38 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 180 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
310 litres | 1560 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. BMW Z4 has 300 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 1250 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 1.3 metres less than that of the BMW X3, which means BMW Z4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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): | 1`735 | 2`240 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| BMW Z4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 365 percent more cases than BMW Z4, so BMW Z4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 800 | 4800 | |
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