BMW Z4 2011 vs BMW X3 2005
| 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: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 95 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 150 NM more than BMW X3. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 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 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1, 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: | no data | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1560 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 2`200 | |
| 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 (€): | 18 600 | 4800 | |
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