BMW X3 2004 vs BMW X3 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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BMW X3 2004 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 2004 engine produces 7 HP more power than BMW X3 2009, but torque is 20 NM less than BMW X3 2009. Thanks to more power BMW X3 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 2009 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X3 2004 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3 2009, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X3 2004 could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 2004 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3 2009. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X3 2009 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 2004 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | 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. BMW X3 2009 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X3 2009 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW X3 2009 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.67 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X3 2004 is 1 cm shorter than the BMW X3 2009, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1560 litres | 1560 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 2004 is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW X3 2009. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`255 | 2`265 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | BMW X3 2009 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 2004 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than BMW X3 2009, so BMW X3 2009 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 6400 | |
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