BMW X1 2012 vs BMW X3 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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BMW X1 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X1 engine produces 13 HP less power than BMW X3, but torque is 40 NM more than BMW X3. Despite less power, BMW X1 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW X1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X1 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that by driving the BMW X1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X1 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X1 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW X3 2010 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW X3 2010 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.66 m | |
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BMW X1 is smaller. BMW X1 is 17 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 8 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X1 is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1350 litres | 1600 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. BMW X1 has 130 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 250 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X1 is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW X3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`150 | 2`305 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| BMW X1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW X1, so BMW X1 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 12 200 | |
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