BMW X3 2019 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 Hybrid | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 7 seconds | |
| BMW X3 engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 150 NM less than BMW 5 series. Despite less power, BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 70 litres | |
| 540 km with real consumption | 940 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2011 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. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car in order to ... 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: | 450 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. BMW X3 has 70 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`620 | 2`320 | |
| 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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