BMW X3 2004 vs BMW X3 2006

 
BMW X3
2004 - 2005
BMW X3
2006 - 2010
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 3.0 Diesel3.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 204 HP218 HP
Torque: 410 NM500 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.9 seconds7.4 seconds
BMW X3 2006 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW X3 2004 engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW X3 2006, whereas torque is 90 NM less than BMW X3 2006. Due to the lower power, BMW X3 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.47.4
Real fuel consumption: 8.2 l/100km8.4 l/100km
By specification BMW X3 2004 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3 2006, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X3 2004 could require 150 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW X3 2004 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3 2006.
Fuel tank capacity: 67 litres67 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 790 km in combined cycle900 km in combined cycle
970 km on highway1110 km on highway
810 km with real consumption790 km with real consumption

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: 480'000 km480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 12 years12 years

Dimensions

Length: 4.56 m4.57 m
Width: 1.85 m1.85 m
Height: 1.67 m1.67 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW X3 2004 is 1 cm shorter than the BMW X3 2006, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 480 litres480 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1560 litres1560 litres
Turning diameter: 12 meters12 meters
Power steering: Hydraulic power steeringElectric 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`3502`350
Safety: no data
Quality:
high

high
Average price (€): 48006800
Pros and Cons: BMW X3 has
  • hydraulic power steering
  • lower price
BMW X3 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • electric power steering
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