BMW X3 2017 vs BMW 5 series 2010
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| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Sedan | |
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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: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| BMW X3 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas BMW 5 series has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW X3 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 5 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 5 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 2.0 - 4.4 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. BMW X3 is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 - 382 HP | 184 - 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 - 700 NM | 270 - 740 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 - 8.3 seconds | 4.7 - 8.2 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 - 10.2 | 4.5 - 11.0 | |
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BMW X3 petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, BMW X3 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 204 mm (8 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.46 m | |
| BMW X3 is 19 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW X3 is 21 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | no data | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW X3 has 30 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The BMW 5 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`486 | ~ 2`305 | |
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| BMW 5 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 5 series scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 28 400 | 11 600 | |
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