BMW 3 series 2007 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 13 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW X3. Despite less power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 11.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 11.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 435 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
| BMW X3 2004 3.0 engine: The BMW M54B30 is a 3.0-liter naturally aspirated inline-six producing about 231 hp, produced between 2000 and 2006. It is widely regarded as one of BMW’s more successful engines of that era, known for smooth operation and strong performance. With proper maintenance, these engines often ... More about BMW X3 2004 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.67 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 2 cm longer than the BMW X3, 7 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 28 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1560 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 40 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. This could mean that the BMW 3 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| BMW X3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW X3, so BMW X3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 4400 | |
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