BMW X3 2012 vs BMW X3 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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BMW X3 2007 is a more dynamic driving. BMW X3 2012 engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW X3 2007, but torque is 10 NM more than BMW X3 2007. Due to the lower power, BMW X3 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.7 | |
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The BMW X3 2012 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X3 2012 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3 2007, which means that by driving the BMW X3 2012 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| BMW X3 2012 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 212 mm (8.3 inches) | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X3 2012 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. Note, however, that this BMW X3 2012 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from ten 4x4 versions of BMW X3 2012 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.67 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X3 2012 is 8 cm longer than the BMW X3 2007, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1560 litres | |
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BMW X3 2012 has more luggage capacity. BMW X3 2012 has 70 litres more trunk space than the BMW X3 2007. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 2012 (by 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 2012 is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW X3 2007. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 2`265 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | BMW X3 2012 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 2007 has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than BMW X3 2012, so BMW X3 2012 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 6800 | |
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