BMW X3 2012 vs BMW X3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| BMW X3 2012 engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW X3 2006, but torque is 30 NM more than BMW X3 2006. Despite less power, BMW X3 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 2012 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X3 2012 consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3 2006, which means that by driving the BMW X3 2012 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 2012 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3 2006. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW X3 2006 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 9 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 2 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X3 2012 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X3 2012 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW X3 2012 2.0 engine | |||
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 2006, 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 2006. 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 2006. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 2`265 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | BMW X3 2012 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 2006 has serious deffects in 225 percent more cases than BMW X3 2012, so BMW X3 2012 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 6400 | |
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