BMW 3 series 2005 vs Suzuki SX4 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Suzuki SX4) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 156 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 43 HP more power than Suzuki SX4, whereas torque is 184 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 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki SX4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.6 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 | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 630 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: | 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 | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.54 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but lower. BMW 3 series and Suzuki SX4 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 515 litres | |
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Suzuki SX4 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 55 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki SX4. | |||
| 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`650 | |
| 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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