BMW 3 series 2005 vs Suzuki SX4 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 108 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 55 HP more power than Suzuki SX4, whereas torque is 195 NM more than Suzuki SX4. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki SX4, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki SX4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Vitara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki SX4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Suzuki SX4 2007 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.55 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but lower. BMW 3 series is 3 cm longer than the Suzuki SX4, 9 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 515 litres | |
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Suzuki SX4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 55 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki SX4. 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: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Suzuki SX4, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`965 | 1`610 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Suzuki SX4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Suzuki SX4, so Suzuki SX4 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 2400 | |
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