BMW 3 series 2008 vs Suzuki SX4 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 108 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 35 HP more power than Suzuki SX4, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Suzuki SX4. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki SX4 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 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 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki SX4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 710 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: | 6 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine: The BMW N43 engine is built around a lightweight alloy cylinder block with a twin-cam, 16-valve head. It uses a dual-pump fuel delivery system—one located inside the tank to transfer fuel and supply the high-pressure pump, which then boosts fuel pressure up to 200 bar. Notably, the system lacks a fine fuel filter and relies only on a ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine 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: | 4.53 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 4 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`910 | 1`610 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Suzuki SX4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Suzuki SX4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 2400 | |
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