BMW 3 series 2008 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 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 41 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 110 NM more than BMW X3. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 8.2 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 2.7 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 405 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 810 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW X3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2008 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 3.0 engine BMW X3 2004 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... 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 27 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: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1 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 (kg): | 2`005 | 2`350 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 4600 | |
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