BMW X3 2017 vs BMW X5 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Hybrid | |
| Petrol engines (BMW X3) are generally cheaper to purchase and maintain, with simpler mechanics and consistent highway performance. Hybrid (BMW X5) engines, on the other hand, provide significantly better fuel efficiency and lower emissions, especially in urban and stop-and-go traffic conditions. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 7 HP more power than BMW X5, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 85 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW X3 2017 2.0 engine: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ... More about BMW X3 2017 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.76 m | |
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BMW X3 is smaller. BMW X3 is 18 cm shorter than the BMW X5, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X3 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1720 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, BMW X3 has 50 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 X5 (by 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.7 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means BMW X3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`385 | 2`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| BMW X3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X5 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than BMW X3, so BMW X3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 28 800 | 27 600 | |
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