BMW 3 series 1999 vs BMW X3 2005
| 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: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series and BMW X3 have the same engine power, but BMW 3 series torque is 10 NM less than BMW X3. BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z3 | 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. BMW X3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.67 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 7 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 9 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 30 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1560 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 70 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 2 metres less than that of the BMW X3, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`865 kg | 2`200 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`400 kg | 1`660 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 465 kg | 540 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem less than BMW X3. Therefore, BMW X3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| BMW X3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 185 percent more cases than BMW X3, so BMW X3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 4000 | |
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