BMW X3 2006 vs BMW X5 2003
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 | 3.0 - 4.8 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 - 286 HP | 218 - 360 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 - 580 NM | 300 - 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 - 12 seconds | 6.1 - 8.8 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 - 10.0 | 8.6 - 14.0 | |
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BMW X3 petrol engines consumes on average 3.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW X5. On average, BMW X3 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | 180 - 203 mm (7.1 - 8 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: | 4.57 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.72 m | |
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BMW X3 is smaller. BMW X3 is 10 cm shorter than the BMW X5, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X3 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1560 litres | 1550 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, BMW X3 has 15 litres more trunk space than the BMW X5. The BMW X5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 10 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`289 | ~ 2`666 | |
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| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 5400 | |
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