BMW X3 2018 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: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 326 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 680 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 68 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 120 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| 780 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.46 m | |
| BMW X3 is 18 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 4 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 | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`550 | 2`405 | |
| 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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