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) | |
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! | |||
| 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 (€): | 29 000 | 11 600 | |
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