BMW X3 2017 vs BMW 5 series 2011
| 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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW X3 engine produces 61 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2011 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2011 2.0 engine | |||
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 meters | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`385 | 2`305 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 | low | |
| BMW X3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 425 percent more cases than BMW X3, so BMW X3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 29 000 | 11 600 | |
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